Roy Hogsed
| Roy Hogsed | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 24, 1919 Flippin, Arkansas |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Died | March 13, 1978 (aged 58) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1947-1954 |
| Labels | Capitol |
Roy Hogsed (born December 24, 1919 in Flippin, Arkansas; died March 1978) was an American country music and rockabilly singer. He is best known for his song "Cocaine Blues", which he took to number 15 on the country music charts in 1948.[1] Although he was active in the music business for only seven years, "Cocaine Blues" has been widely covered.[2]
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country | ||
| 1948 | "Cocaine Blues" | 15 |
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 191. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ Proefrock, Stacia. "Roy Hogsed biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 August 2011.