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Pat Boone in February 2011.

Source: allstarpics.net

Charles Eugene “Pat” Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer, actor and writer. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. Among his hit songs were cover versions of black R&B artists’ songs (when parts of the country were segregated). He sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood movies. Boone’s talent as a singer and actor, combined with his old-fashioned values, contributed to his popularity in the early rock and roll era.

• Birth name: Charles Eugene Boone
• Born: June 1, 1934 (age 77) Jacksonville, Florida, United States
• Origin: Nashville, Tennessee
• Genres: Christian, pop, country, rock and roll, patriotic
• Occupations: Singer, songwriter, actor, motivational speaker, spokesman
• Instruments: Vocals, banjo, ukulele
• Years active: 1954–present
• Labels: Dot, Republic, Hip-O, The Gold Label, MCA
• Associated acts: Debby Boone (daughter)
• Website: http://www.patboone.com

Read more about Pat Boone at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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David Hess, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 75
NY Times Music, 2011-10-13 05:35:18
Mr. Hess wrote songs for Elvis Presley and Pat Boone, and appeared in many films as a villain.

Gospel induction for Johnny Cash
BBC Entertainment, 2010-11-16 08:36:38
The late Jonny Cash is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Elvis Presley and Pat Boone.

Hollywood's resurgent Republicans
Variety, 2010-10-23 10:00:00
Film News: Is this election the second coming of H'wood's GOP activisits? -- Hollywood conservatives have been making a lot of hay lately. A recent Tea Party event in Beverly Hills, led by Pat Boone, drew several hundred people.