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Spade Cooley & His Country Swing Orchestra, ROCKIN' IN THE ROCKIES


Born
1910-12-17
Grand, OK
(Donnell Clyde Cooley)
Died
1969-11-23   (58)
Oakland, CA

Famed country swing musician, he suffered from alcoholism and killed his wife in a drunken rage in 1961. Although sentenced to life, he earned an early parole, and before his release he gave a benefit concert. He died on stage taking bows.

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
STRICTLY IN THE GROOVE (1942) Shemp Howard (Solo) Themselves
ROCKIN' IN THE ROCKIES (1945) Moe, Larry and Curly Themselves

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