Tarheel Slim

Tarheel Slim
Background information
Birth nameAllen Rathel Bunn
Also known asAllen Bunn
Alden Bunn
Allen Baum
Born(1923-09-24)September 24, 1923
Bailey, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1977(1977-08-21) (aged 53)
New York City, U.S.
GenresGospel, blues, doowop, R&B, pop, rockabilly
OccupationsSinger, guitarist, songwriter
Years activec.19401963, c.19701977

Allen Rathel Bunn (September 24, 1923 August 21, 1977), who was sometimes credited as Alden Bunn and who performed as Tarheel Slim, was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter whose work spanned gospel, blues, doowop, R&B, pop, and rockabilly. After singing in various gospel groups he became a member of The Larks before recording with his wife Anna Lee "Little Ann" Sandford, and then as a solo performer.