Artist Bio
Name: Jo Tyler
Spotify Genres: country hip hop
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Biography
US songwriter, country singer born Lehman Monroe Tyler on February 5, 1918 in Arkansas. Johnny Tyler was a regular singer on radios KSKY of Dallas (Texas) and WGST of Atlanta (Georgie). His career began around 1945 on Stanchel Records with the band "Original Hillbillies". In 1947 he signed a recording contract with RCA Victor, where he had the largest success of his career. His most well-known single for RCA was "Okie Boogie", which hit the Billboard charts in 1947. He also recorded together with Luke Wills, and for a time was a member of Wills's band, the Rhythm Busters.In 1953 he appeared on radio on WGST out of Atlanta, Georgia. He became a member of Jimmie Smith and His Texans, which often made appearances at the Joe Cotton Rhythm Ranch. He recorded a few more singles at this time as well. In 1954 he played regularly on WGST and on the WSB Barn Dance, with Jimmie Smith. Later singles were issued on Ekko Records and Starday Records. He died in September 25, 1961 at age 43.
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1.Ain’t No TomorrowJo Tyler
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2.CockyJo Tyler
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3.Whiskey BentWhiskey Bent
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4.BankrollJo Tyler
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5.Big DawgBig Dawg
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6.Going DumbTrue Grit
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7.Highway 29Highway 29
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8.Just My TypeJust My Type
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9.Get GoneJo Tyler
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10.Roll OutJo Tyler
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