- Left-handed guitarist
- Appeared in first test broadcast of the National Broadcasting System (NBC-TV).
- Joined ASCAP in 1950, and his chief musical collaborators were Leonard Whitcup, Richard Kuhn, and George Henkel. His popular song compositions include "Lyin' Lips", "Holdin' Hands", "Will Bill Hickok", "Butterfingers", "Pearls and Wine" and "The Wall You Built".
- Inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
- Served in the US Army during World War II.
- Recorded over 4000 songs during his recording career.
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