About Tony Douglas
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 83). Tony Douglas was an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Tony Douglas (April 12, 1929 – January 22, 2013) was an American country music singer based in Athens, Texas, United States.
His song "Shrimpin'" (1961) led to the formation of Tony Douglas and the Shrimpers. Douglas reached the top 30 on the Billboard country chart with "His And Hers", and then "Thank You For Touching My Life" (1973), "My Last Day", and "If I Can Make It (Through The Mornin')" (1975).
Douglas had suffered from lymphoma. He died in 2013 at the age of 83.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Tony Douglas's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Tony Douglas's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Douglas?
American singer
When was Tony Douglas born?
Tony Douglas was born on 12 April 1929 in Martin's Mill.
When did Tony Douglas die?
Tony Douglas died on 22 January 2013.
What was Tony Douglas's occupation?
Tony Douglas was a musician, singer and songwriter.
What nationality was Tony Douglas?
Tony Douglas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Douglas (singer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Douglas. https://biography.guide/tony-douglas-musician/
MLA: "Tony Douglas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-douglas-musician/.
Chicago: "Tony Douglas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-douglas-musician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC