Red Murrell
Red Murrell | |
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| Birth name | Joyce Wayne Murrell |
| Born | June 27, 1921 Willow Springs, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2001 (aged 79) |
| Genres | Western swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Disc jockey |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1940s-1960s |
| Labels | Capitol - Signature |
Joyce Wayne "Red" Murrell (June 27, 1921 – February 10, 2001) was a Western swing performer from Missouri. He led one of the more notable Western swing bands in California, Red Murrell and his Ozark Playboys. He was a popular session guitar player for many other artists as well. Early in his career, he played with Billy Hughes's band, The Pals of the Pecos. In 1954 he went to work as a disc jockey for KEEN radio (1370 AM) in San Jose.