Gene Autry sang his hit song "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" from his first starring
Role in the movie "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" from Republic Pictures in 1935 for
Universal Music. He appeared in 93 films, the first vehicle to carry country music to a
national audience. He hosted TV's Gene Autry Show for many years.
Nicknamed the Singing Cowboy, he was an American actor, musician, singer, composer,
rodeo performer, and owner of television and radio stations. He was the founding owner
of the California Angels franchise of Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1997.
In addition to his signature song, "Back in the Saddle Again", Autry is still remembered for
his Christmas songs: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", "Here
Comes Santa Claus", and "Up on the House Top". Autry is the only person to be
awarded stars in all five categories on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for film, television,
music, radio, and live performance.
Rattlesnake Hill musicians:
Ed Schaeffer Lead Guitar & Vocal
Peter Sittner Bass
To listen, click: http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Ed
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