Slim Whitman
Ottis Dewey "Slim" Whitman Jr. (January 20, 1923 – June 19, 2013) was an American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his yodeling abilities and his use of falsetto. Recorded figures show 70 million sales, during a career that spanned over seven decades, and consisted of a prolific output of over 100 albums and around 500 recorded songs, that not only consisted of country music, but also of contemporary gospel, Broadway show tunes, love songs and standards. In the 1950s, Whitman toured with Elvis Presley as the opening act.
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| Birth name | Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr. |
| Also known as | O. D. Whitman The Smilin' Starduster |
| Born | January 20, 1923 Oak Park, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2013 (aged 90) Orange Park, Florida, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Touring 1945–2003; recording 1948–1983, 2002 |
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| Website | http://www.slimenet.com |
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