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Lee Hazlewood

American singer, songwriter, record producer (1929-2007).

Born July 9th, 1929 in Oklahoma. [ref]

Died August 4th, 2007 at 78 years old in Henderson (kidney cancer). [ref]

Occupations
actor, composer, film score composer, record producer, recording artist, screenwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter
Wikipedia

Legendary singer-songwriter and producer Lee Hazlewood passed away at the age of 78 on August 4th 2007. Hazlewood began his music career in the 1950s, releasing his first single in 1956 and working as an independent producer for several years. During his career, he wrote and produced a variety of genres, ranging from rock and roll to contemporary folk and country. He worked with notable singers and musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Ann-Margret, Nina Simone, and Elvis Presley. Throughout his career, Hazlewood released over 50 records and had many chart-topping hits. Among his best-known songs are "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”, "Jackson", and "Summer Wine". He also wrote and produced for a variety of other artists, including Waylon Jennings, whose duet with Hazlewood, "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys”, has become a classic. Hazlewood was a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and he was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2005. He was also active in the music industry until his death in 2007, releasing his final album in 2006. Hazlewood will be remembered for his unique musical style and significant contributions to the world of music. His legacy lives on in the songs he wrote and produced, and his influence on the music industry is undeniable.

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