Ray Peterson
American pop singer with 'Tell Laura I Love Her'
Born
April 23rd, 1939
86 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1939, a pop singer rose to prominence in the late 1950s. Released the hit single 'Tell Laura I Love Her' in 1960, which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Associated with the traditional pop genre, recorded several albums throughout the 1960s, capturing the attention of audiences with heartfelt ballads and smooth melodies. Later in his career, embraced the country music genre and continued to perform, maintaining a dedicated fan base. His contributions to music continue to resonate in the pop and country genres.
Released 'Tell Laura I Love Her' in 1960
Achieved Billboard Top 10 success
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