Norman Petty

Norman Petty
Petty and his wife, Vi
Background information
Born(1927-05-25)May 25, 1927
Clovis, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1984(1984-08-15) (aged 57)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
InstrumentHammond organ
Years active1947–1984
LabelsNor-Va-Jak Music

Norman Petty (May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984) was an American musician, record producer, publisher, and radio station owner. He is considered to be one of the founding fathers of early rock & roll. With Vi Ann Petty—his wife and vocalist—he founded the Norman Petty Trio.

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