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Dorsey Burnette

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Dorsey Burnette

Birth
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Death
19 Aug 1979 (aged 46)
Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Garden of Ascension section, Map #E48, Lot 8319, Single Ground Interment Space 4
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Singer, Songwriter. He was known for songs such as "Tall Oak Tree" and "Hey Little One." He is credited with helping the careers of Stevie Wonder, Roger Miller, Jimi Hendrix and Leon Russell. He is the older brother of singer Johnny Burnette and a member of the pioneering rockabilly group, The Rock N' Roll Trio.
Singer, Songwriter. He was known for songs such as "Tall Oak Tree" and "Hey Little One." He is credited with helping the careers of Stevie Wonder, Roger Miller, Jimi Hendrix and Leon Russell. He is the older brother of singer Johnny Burnette and a member of the pioneering rockabilly group, The Rock N' Roll Trio.

Bio by: Ron Moody

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Beloved Husband and Father
Lo-I Am With You Alway..

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Ron Moody
  • Added: Mar 20, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6274815/dorsey-burnette: accessed ), memorial page for Dorsey Burnette (28 Dec 1932–19 Aug 1979), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6274815, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.