Billy Joe Royal

Billy Joe Royal
Royal in 1966
Background information
Born(1942-04-03)April 3, 1942
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2015(2015-10-06) (aged 73)
Morehead City, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, country rock, country soul, country pop
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
Years active1950s–2015
LabelsSussex, Columbia, Atlantic, Tower, Brylen

Billy Joe Royal (April 3, 1942 – October 6, 2015) was an American country soul singer. His most successful record was "Down in the Boondocks" in 1965.

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