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 # |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Daydreamin‘ / The Texas Special | Coral 61364 |
| 1956 | Tiger Lilly / Barbed Wire Love | Coral 61716 |
| 1958 | Red Rover / Lovin’ On My Mind | Dixie 45-2002 |
| 1958 | Pretty Little Thing / Jerry | Dixie 45-2004 |
| 1958 | If I Found My Dream Girl / Daydreaming Again | D 1018 |
| 1959 | Calling Me Back / I’m All Alone | D 1045 |
| 1959 | Whirlwind / I’m All Alone | D 1045 |
| 1959 | Unfinished Castle / When The Blues Came Walking In | D 1087 |
| 1959 | Juvenile 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]
References
- Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1955-01-29). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
- Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1955-02-12). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
- "Douglas Bragg". Hillbilly-Music. January 20, 2020.
- "Bragg, Doug (RCS Artist Discography)". rcs-discography.com. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- Hillbilly-Music.com. "Hillbilly-Music.com - Douglas Bragg". www.hillbilly-music.com. Retrieved 2020-01-20.