Artist Profile:
Allen Frizzell, a.k.a ~the other brother of Lefty Frizzell, was born into a family rich in Country Music tradition. Since the early 1950’s, the Frizzell’s have been prominent on the music charts as artist and songwriters, having songs recorded by artist from Merle Haggard to Jewel. Allen is the youngest brother in this legendary family, his brother Lefty Frizzell prolific artist & songwriter hall of famer,also known as the most influential vocalist of all time in Country Music. His brother, Grammy nominated ACM & CMA award winner as well as two time song of the year honors is David Frizzell.
Early in life Allen assembled his own band and began working the West Coast, it soon paid off while opening a show for Dottie West, who, impressed with his talent, insisted that he move to Nashville and work for her fronting her show. After almost a year of Dottie’s persistence and with the right timing, Allen finally got the courage up to make the move and take her up on the offer, touring with some of the biggest names in the business.
During his Country Music recording career, he recorded for Sound Factory ,CMS, Abc Dot -MCA and SONY records. Appearing on T.V shows like, Johnny Carson, That Nashville Music, Nashville Now, Hee Haw, Don Kirshner, You Can Be A Star (as celebrity judge), New Country appearing with Keith Whitley, Country Sportsman and Music City Tonight. |