Just remember at one point in time…….EVERY ARTIST wanted to be like LEFTY FRIZZELL. People even wrote songs about him. Top 5 of ALL TIME! #leftyfrizzell | Country River Band

Remembering Lefty Frizzell: A True Country Legend Born on this day in 1928 in Corsicana, Texas, William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell wasn’t just one of country music’s greatest voices—he was also a mentor who helped shape the future of the genre. His smooth, effortless phrasing influenced legends like Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Roy Orbison, who later honored him by adopting the name “Lefty Wilbury” in the Traveling Wilburys. But perhaps one of Lefty’s greatest contributions was the opportunity

Remembering Country artist Lefty Frizzell who passed away on this day (July 19th) of 1975 ...he achieved six #1 country hits in his career . . . | Country Fancast