Curiosidades

Inducted in the West Texas Musicians Hall of Fame.

Recipient of BMI's Million Airplays Award.

Has two daughters, two step-sons, a step-daughter and four grandchildren.

His songs have been recorded by scores of artists and featured in dozens of television shows, films, documentaries, and television ads.

Single-handedly manufactured vinyl record needles for jukeboxes around the world.

Recorded the double-sided 45 record "Rock-ola Ruby" and "Sweet Rockin' Baby" in 1956. These songs are considered by many to be the beginning of the Rockabilly genre.

One of the original inductees of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

Self-taught silversmith and artist of beautiful silver and turquoise jewelry inspired by the Native Navajo and Zuni American Tribes of New Mexico.