Doug Bragg

Doug Bragg (April 13, 1928 – March 13, 1973), born Douglas Clifton Bragg in Gilmer, Texas, was a musician and part of the Big “D” Jamboree.[1][2] Throughout his music career, he continued his daytime profession as a butcher.[3] He wrote many original songs including You’ll Have to Give (Just a Little), Whirlwind, Calling Me Back, One More Mistake and Remember.[4] In the late 1950s, he formed a six piece band called The Drifters which included Earl Martin and Frank White.[5] He made frequent appearances on the Louisiana Hayride as well.[3]

Discography
Year Title Label #
1955Daydreamin‘ / The Texas SpecialCoral 61364
1956Tiger Lilly / Barbed Wire LoveCoral 61716
1958Red Rover / Lovin’ On My MindDixie 45-2002
1958Pretty Little Thing / JerryDixie 45-2004
1958If I Found My Dream Girl / Daydreaming AgainD 1018
1959Calling Me Back / I’m All AloneD 1045
1959Whirlwind / I’m All AloneD 1045
1959Unfinished Castle / When The Blues Came Walking InD 1087
1959Juvenile Baby / Teen-Age Feeling (with Cheri Robbins)Skippy S-106/7-59

Family

He was married twice and had five sons from his first wife, Pinkie, and one from his second wife, Monte Oleta Petty. He also raised her son, Eddie. He died of a heart attack on March 13, 1973 at the age of 44. His son, Monte Clifton Bragg, is also a musician.[3]

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References
  1. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1955-01-29). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  2. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1955-02-12). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  3. "Douglas Bragg". Hillbilly-Music. January 20, 2020.
  4. "Bragg, Doug (RCS Artist Discography)". rcs-discography.com. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  5. Hillbilly-Music.com. "Hillbilly-Music.com - Douglas Bragg". www.hillbilly-music.com. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
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