Charlie Ryan

Charles Ryan (December 19, 1915 in Graceville, Minnesota – February 16, 2008 in Spokane, Washington) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing and first recording the rockabilly hit single "Hot Rod Lincoln".

Charlie Ryan
Birth nameCharles Ryan
Born(1915-12-19)December 19, 1915
OriginGraceville, Minnesota
DiedFebruary 16, 2008(2008-02-16) (aged 92)
GenresRockabilly
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1959–1963
Labels4 Star, King, Hilltop

Biography

Ryan grew up in Polson, Montana and moved to Spokane in 1943. He served in the United States Army during The Korean War. After the war, he worked as a musician and songwriter, touring with artists such as Jim Reeves and Johnny Horton. In 1955, he wrote "Hot Rod Lincoln", and Ryan recorded the first version of the song (as "Charley Ryan and The Livingston Brothers").[1] Ryan released a remake in 1959 as "Charlie Ryan and The Timberline Riders"; the song was later covered by Johnny Bond (1960) and Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen (1972), among others.[2]

Discography

Albums
Year Album Label
1961 Hot Rod Lincoln King
1963 Hot Rod Lincoln Drags Again! Hilltop

Singles
Year Single Chart Positions Album
US Country US
1960 "Hot Rod Lincoln" 14 33 Hot Rod Lincoln
"Side Car Cycle" — 84

References
  1. "Charley Ryan And The Livingston Bros. - Hot Rod Lincoln". 45cat.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. Geranios, Nicholas K. (2008-02-19). "Writer of "Hot Rod Lincoln" moves to drag race in the sky". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
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