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Sep 30, 2024 · The story of the controversial 1940s Western swing star Spade Cooley, a man who killed his wife in front of their teenage daughter in 1961 and then spent the '60s in prison for his crime until he was released in 1969 to perform a benefit concert, where he died from a heart attack backstage.
Sep 30, 2024 · The Spade Cooley murder - He became convinced that his second wife, Ella Mae, was having an affair, and truly lost his mind. He beat her for hours in front of their daughter, until she was dead. He was convicted of her murder, but his celebrity friends lobbied then-governer Ronald Reagan to pardon Cooley. For some reason, he agreed.
5 days ago · Spade Cooley: Radio: 6802 Hollywood Boulevard February 8, 1960 Alice Cooper: Recording: 7000 Hollywood Boulevard December 2, 2003 Gary Cooper: Motion pictures: 6243 Hollywood Boulevard February 8, 1960 Jackie Cooper: Motion pictures: 1507 Vine Street February 8, 1960 Jeanne Cooper: Television: 1777 Vine Street
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Sep 15, 2024 · As one of the pioneers of Western Swing, Spade Cooley helped create a distinct genre that left a lasting impact on the entire country music landscape. Originally from Grand, Oklahoma, Cooley formed his influential band in the 1940s, combining elements of jazz, blues, and country to create lively dance tunes.
Oct 1, 2024 · Spade Cooley, in July 1961, believed that his wife Ella Mae had been having an affair with Roy Rogers, the film star, and savagely beat her to death in front of his fourteen year old daughter. The daughter testified in court and Spade was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
5 days ago · Thu Mar 12, 2020: Born on this day, March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins Wed Jun 5, 2019: He would have turned 72 today: Tom Evans, of Badfinger Fri Nov 23, 2018: Notable deaths: November 23, 1969, Spade Cooley.
6 days ago · Spade Cooley and Tex Williams also had very popular bands and appeared in films. At its height, western swing rivaled the popularity of big band swing music.
Oct 1, 2024 · 00:40:01 - Songs include: Shame On You by Spade Cooley, At the Mail Call Today by Gene Autry, Stay a Little Longer by Bob Wills, It Don't Matter To Me Now by E…
Oct 1, 2024 · With the port strike, analysts expect the impact on import and exports to be $5 billion per day. Coincidentally, exactly 86 years ago in New York City, a truckers’ strike affected shipping up and down the East Coast — when the area was hit by a Category 3 hurricane. Here’s how the story goes.
Oct 1, 2024 · Songs include: Shame On You by Spade Cooley, At the Mail Call Today by Gene Autry, Stay a Little Longer by Bob Wills, It Don't Matter To Me Now by Ernest Tubb and Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain by Roy Acuff.
