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Norman Petty | |
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![]() Petty and his wife, Vi | |
Background information | |
Born | Clovis, New Mexico, U.S. | May 25, 1927
Died | August 15, 1984 Lubbock, Texas, U.S. | (aged 57)
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Instrument | Hammond organ |
Years active | 1947–1984 |
Labels | Nor-Va-Jak Music |
Norman Petty (May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984)[1] was an American musician, record producer, publisher, and radio station owner. He is considered to be one of the founding fathers of early rock & roll.[2] With Vi Ann Petty—his wife and vocalist—he founded the Norman Petty Trio.