Howie Stange, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Howie Stange

American musician

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1924

Place of Birth: Meriden, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 04-Dec-1990

Profession: singer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Howie Stange

  • Howard Erwin Stange (March 3, 1924 – December 4, 1990) was an American musician, singer and pianist who played Rockabilly and Country music, possessing a distinctive vocal and playing style.
  • Howie was a musical virtuoso who had the ability to pick up any instrument and play with a high degree of technical proficiency, despite the fact that he never learned how to read music.
  • Howie was born of four sisters and two brothers who include: Gertrude 'Kiki' Stange, Doris Stange, Frank Anthony Stange, Raymond Christopher Stange, Esther Madelyn Stange and Kathleen Leona Stange.
  • Among the six siblings, only his youngest sister, Kathleen, lives to date, age 85.
  • Howie achieved both national and international fame recognition, for his hit 45 record, "Real Gone Daddy/This Old Bomb of Mine," released in 1957.
  • Regarded as one of the most significant and influential Rockabilly musicians of his era, Howie's music currently resides on over 100 record compilations of the best rockabilly music ever produced.
  • Howie's song "Real Gone Daddy" has achieved "Maybelline" status among fans.
  • Additionally, in 1958 he went on to record "Are You Lonesome To-Night?" which was subsequently picked up by Elvis Presley Are You Lonesome Tonight? (song) who later went on to chart this song at number 1 on the Billboard Charts in 1960.
  • Howie Stange did not achieve significant fame or fortune during his lifetime: however, his music left a lasting impression on a generation of young listeners who were first being introduced to rock and roll music in the 1950s.

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