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Fred Stobaugh
American truck driver, had a hit song at age 96 · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1917 to 2016 · aged 99
Fred Stobaugh was a retired truck driver from Peoria, Illinois who became a viral sensation as a songwriter. A documentary video about the making of the song Oh Sweet Lorraine, based on a text that Stobaugh wrote for his wife of 72 years, became a viral video in September 2013.
Fred Stobaugh is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.
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About this person
The song based on his text subsequently entered the Billboard Hot 100 as well as other international charts.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2016 · aged 99
