Al Downing (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Al Downing (musician)

American musician

Date of Birth: 09-Jan-1940

Place of Birth: Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jul-2005

Profession: singer, pianist, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Al Downing (January 9, 1940 – July 4, 2005), later known as Big Al Downing, was an American entertainer, singer, songwriter, and pianist.
He received the Billboard's New Artist of the Year and the Single of the Year Award in 1979.
He was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and was a frequent performer at the Grand Ole Opry.
Downing was nominated as Best New Artist by the Academy of Country Music and appeared on Hee Haw, Nashville Now, and Dick Clark's American Bandstand television programs.