Sleepy LaBeef Death
Sleepy passed away on December 26, 2019 at the age of 84 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA.
When did Sleepy LaBeef die?
December 26, 2019How old was Sleepy LaBeef when died?
84Where did Sleepy LaBeef die? What was the location of death?
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA
Sleepy LaBeef Birthday and Date of Death
Sleepy LaBeef was born on July 20, 1935 and died on December 26, 2019. Sleepy was 84 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 20, 1935
Date of Death: December 26, 2019
Age at Death: 84
Sleepy LaBeef - Biography
Sleepy LaBeef is the stage name of Thomas Paulsley LaBeff (born July 20, 1935), an American rockabilly musician.
His first genuine hit was 1968's "Every Day", which peaked at No. 73 on the U.S. Billboard Country charts. After moving to Plantation Records in 1969, he scored a second hit in 1971 with "Blackland Farmer", which charted at No. 67. Around this time LaBeef also starred in the horror movie The Exotic Ones. LaBeef transferred to Sun Records in the 1970s and continued releasing albums and touring widely; his popularity flagged in America but rose in Europe. The 1980s saw him sign to Rounder Records, where he released albums into the 1990s.
In January 2012, LaBeef traveled to Nashville to record a film a live concert and record in historic RCA Studio B, all produced by noted bassist Dave Pomeroy. A documentary/concert DVD, Sleepy LaBeef Rides Again and soundtrack CD was released on April 22, 2013 by Earwave Records.
