Rusty Draper

Rusty Draper

Rusty Draper

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Top Songs

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The Shifting, Whispering Sands
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Ramblin' Man
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Gambler's Guitar
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Are You Satisfied
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September Song

Albums

  • Swingin' Country

    Aug 2016 • 12 songs

  • Sings Night Life

    Oct 2015 • 12 songs

  • Plays Guitar

    Aug 2015 • 12 songs

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Rusty Draper

Biography

Singer Rusty Draper was one of the biggest crossover stars of the early '50s, selling over a million records to pop and country audiences before the rise of rock & roll derailed his career. Born Farrell Draper in Kirksville, MO, on January 25, 1920, he received his first guitar at age ten, and within two years made his radio debut on Tulsa station WTUL's Cy Perkins Show. From there, Draper hosted his own show on Des Moines outlet WWHO, occasionally substituting for sports announcer Ronald "Dutch" Reagan. He also cut a demo for RCA Bluebird, but the label declined to offer a co...
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