Lefty Frizzell

Lefty Frizzell was a country singer born in Corsicana, Texas in 1928, who grew up moving across Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana as the son of an oilfield worker. He became one of the defining voices of honky-tonk music, with a warm, drawn-out vocal style that directly shaped singers like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. He remained active until his death in 1975 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in country music history.