Slim Whitman
Slim Whitman | |
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Whitman in 1968 | |
| Born | Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr. January 20, 1923 Oak Park, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2013 (aged 90) Orange Park, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | O. D. Whitman The Smilin' Starduster |
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| Years active | 1945–2003 (Touring) 1948–1983, 2002 (Recording) |
| Spouse |
Alma Geraldine ”Jerry" Crist
(m. 1941) |
| Children | Two |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
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Ottis Dewey "Slim" Whitman Jr. (January 20, 1923 – June 19, 2013) was an American country music singer and guitarist known for his yodeling abilities and his use of falsetto. Recorded figures show 70 million sales, during a career that spanned more than seven decades. His prolific output included more than 100 albums and around 500 recorded songs; these consisted of country music, contemporary gospel, Broadway show tunes, love songs, and standards. Soon after being signed, in the 1950s Whitman toured with Elvis Presley.