Arkie Shibley

Arkie Shibley
Background information
Birth nameJesse Lee Shibley
Born(1915-09-21)September 21, 1915
Van Buren, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 7, 1975(1975-09-07) (aged 59)
Van Buren, Arkansas
GenresWestern swing
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1940s – 1950s
Labels4 Star (Gilt-Edge)

Jesse Lee "Arkie" Shibley (September 21, 1915 – September 7, 1975), was an American country singer who recorded the original version of "Hot Rod Race" in 1950. The record was important because "it introduced automobile racing into popular music and underscored the car's relevance to American culture, particularly youth culture."

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