Fred Knoblock

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Fred Knoblock (born J. Fred Knobloch, April 28, 1953, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American country singer-songwriter.

Prior to his solo career, Knoblock had been a member of Let's Eat, a 1970s rock band. Knoblock was signed to Scotti Brothers Records in 1980 when he released the song "Why Not Me", which became a hit in the United States, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending 2 weeks at #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[1] Later that year he released a duet with Susan Anton entitled "Killin' Time"; this hit #28 on the Hot 100[1] and went Top Ten on the country charts.[2] He had later country hits with "Memphis" and "I Had It All".[2]

In 1986 Knoblock became a member of Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet with Paul Overstreet and Thom Schuyler. Knobloch continued to perform as a singer and songwriter into the 2000s. He and Jelly Roll Johnson released an album, Live at the Bluebird Cafe, in 2000.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  2. ^ a b Fred Knoblock at All Music Guide