Earl Poole Ball | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Earl Poole Ball Jr. |
Born | Hattiesburg, MS, U.S. | March 12, 1941
Genres | Country Rockabilly |
Occupation(s) | Keyboardist, Singer, Actor |
Years active | 1957–present |
Website | earlpooleball |
Earl Poole Ball Jr. (born March 12, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter,[1] pianist,[2][3] music producer and actor. His musical work spans the Ameripolitan, Country, Americana and Rockabilly genres. He has performed with many well known American musicians, including Buck Owens & The Buckaroos, Gram Parsons, Carl Perkins, Merle Haggard, Freddie Hart, Marty Stuart, Phil Ochs, Michael Nesmith, Marty Robbins, Wynn Stewart, The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds.[4][5] He is best known for his 20 years spent touring and recording with Johnny Cash.[6] (1977-1997)