Faron Young
Country singer Faron Young was both a phenomenal talent and a seething mass of contradictions. Equally adept at hardcore honky-tonk and pop-tinged romantic ballads, capable of stunning acts of generosity as well as unprovoked, vicious acts of outrageous behavior, Young’s photograph would have been an ideal illustration to accompany the “Creativity, Madness Linked, Researchers Say” newspaper headline. A complex, volatile individual, the Grand Ole Opry star not only made his mark on country music with a superb catalog of hits, he also boosted the careers of some key figures at points when they desperately needed help; one of the first in Nashville to cut a Willie Nelson composition, Young’s hit recording of “Hello, Walls”... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Genre:
- Country, Honky Tonk
- Birthdate:
- 02/25/1932
- Death date:
- 12/10/1996
