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Gene Autry | |
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 Gene Autry circa 1940s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Orvon Grover Autry |
| Also known as | The Singing Cowboy |
| Born | September 29, 1907 Tioga, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1998 (aged 91) Studio City, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, western music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1931–1988 |
| Labels | Columbia, Okeh, Perfect, Conqueror |
| Website | geneautry |
Orvon Grover Autry (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), better known as Gene Autry was an American movie actor and a singer. He was born in Tioga, Texas. He was also owner of a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles. His is best known for the song "Back in the Saddle Again" but he also performed many Christmas songs.
Autry died of lymphoma in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. view more...
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