American folk and country singer, guitarist and songwriter. He mostly sang and played in a style similar to Jimmie Rodgers.
Born: October 9, 1899 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States
Died: January 26, 1959 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States (Aged 59)
His most famous song is "Hobo's Lullaby," which has been covered by numerous singers, notably Woody Guthrie, his son Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris and many others. He took a large variety of pseudonyms, including The Yodelling Wrangler; Bert Knowles; The Broadway Wrangler; Johnny Fay; The Broadway Rustler and Louie Acker.