Red Simpson
American singer (1934-2016)
Red Simpson (March 6, 1934 – January 8, 2016) was an American country singer-songwriter. He was best known for his trucker-themed songs such as the 1971 single "I'm a Truck". The song reached fourth on the U.S. and Canadian country charts. He began his career in 1966.
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Simpson was born in Higley, Arizona. He grew up in Bakersfield, California.
In December 2015, Simpson had a heart attack and was taken to hospital.[1] He died from problems caused by the heart attack on January 8, 2016 in Bakersfield. He was 81.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Red Simpson resting in ICU with apparent heart ailment". The Bakersfield Californian. December 19, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Bakersfield Sound pioneer Red Simpson dies at 81". The Bakersfield Californian. January 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
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