A country legend has died. Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens has died at age 94 due to cardiac arrest following a stroke he suffered on Christmas Day. Dickens was born in Bolt, West Virginia on December 19, 1920. He was discovered by late Grand Ole Opry star Roy Acuff and went on to join the Opry cast in 1948. Dickens was the longest-running member of the Grand Ole Opry at the time of his death and gained a big following for his novelty hits Out Behind the Barn and Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait). His flashy, rhinestone suits, slight stature -- he was 411 tall -- and quick wit made him a favorite on the Opry and around the world. Dickens became the first country artist to circle the globe on a world tour and has played Europe 13 times. Dickens scored his biggest hit in 1964 with the humorous song, May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose. The song stayed at #1 on the country chart for 10 weeks and landed Dickens a coveted performance slot on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson after it crossed over to the pop chart. Jimmy Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983. Hes best known to newer generations of fans through his multiple appearances in Brad Paisley videos and as a member of the Kung-Pao Buckaroos, along with Bill Anderson and the late George Jones, on bonus comedy tracks on Brads albums. Jimmy also made several appearances with Brad on the CMA Awards. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mona, whom he married in 1971. https://youtube/watch?v=jdYr4A9LtTE
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 03:47:56 +0000
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