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Jimmy Dean

real name Jimmy Ray Dean

Plainview, United States · 1928-08-10 – 2010-06-13

Jimmy Dean is credited on 583 releases across 157 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1953–2022 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman (born: August 10, 1928 in Plainview, Texas; died June 13, 2010 at his home in Henrico County, Virginia).
Best known for his 1961 country & crossover hit "Big Bad John", #1 on the country, mainstream & UK charts, Dean also hit #1 on the country charts with 1965's "The First Thing Ev'ry Morning".
His television exposure blossomed when CBS carried The Jimmy Dean Show (opens in a new tab) to a wide audience. Among his widespread appearances, the early 1960's saw him host television's The Tonight Show (opens in a new tab) on occasion, and 1971 he had a supporting role in the James Bond film "Diamonds Are Forever".
In 1969, he founded the Jimmy Dean Sausage Company with his brother Don. The company did well in part because of Dean's own extemporized, humorous commercials.
Dean remained involved as spokesman for the company till 2004.
He married, in second marriage, the singer Donna Meade in early 90s.
His accolades include induction to the Country Music Hall Of Fame (2010).

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