Lefty Frizzell

Lefty Frizzell (March 31, 1928-July 19, 1975), born William Orville Frizzell, was an American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a exponent of honky tonk music. His relaxed style of singing was an influence on later stars Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and George Jones. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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