Tommy Collins

Country music singer-songwriter, 'Hot Rod' Collins

Tommy Collins - Country music singer-songwriter, 'Hot Rod' Collins
Born

September 28th, 1930
94 years ago

Died

2000
25 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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This individual contributed significantly to the country music genre, especially in the 1950s and 1960s. Active as a singer-songwriter, the work included writing and performing numerous songs that resonated with audiences. 'Hot Rod' marked a pivotal moment, reaching the top of the country charts. Collaborations with other artists helped shape the sound of Nashville during this era.

Released hit single 'Hot Rod' in 1955

Wrote songs for artists like Merle Haggard

Influenced the development of honky-tonk music

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