Death:Death by Heart Attack 8 January 2016 (Age 81) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American country singer-songwriter best known for his trucker-themed songs. Simpson began writing songs with Buck Owens in 1962, including the Top Ten hit "Gonna Have Love." In 1965, his first recording, Tommy Collins "Roll, Truck, Roll," became a Top 40 country hit and Simpson recorded an album of the same name. That year he offered up two more trucking songs, both of which made it to the Top 50 or beyond. As a songwriter, he scored his first number one hit with "Sams Place," recorded by Buck Owens. After that, Simpson decided to become a full-time writer. He returned to performing in 1971 with his Top Five hit "Im a Truck," which had been written by postman Bob Staunton. In 1972, he debuted on the Grand Ole Opry and had two more "truck" hits for Capitol. In 1976, Simpson signed to Warner Brothers and released "Truck Drivers Heaven." The following year, he teamed up with Lorraine Walden for a series of duets that included "Truck Driver Man and Wife." In 1979, Simpson appeared for the last time on the charts with "The Flying Saucer Man and the Truck Driver." Red Simpson died on 8 January 2016, at a hospital in Bakersfield, after suffering complications from a heart attack. He was 81. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: March 6, 1934
Birthplace: Gilbert, United States
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