Rose Maddox
Rose Maddox | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Roselea Arbana Maddox |
| Also known as | Rose Maddox Brogdon |
| Born | August 15, 1925 Boaz, Alabama, US |
| Died | April 15, 1998 (aged 72) Ashland, Oregon, US |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle |
| Years active | 1937–1997 |
| Labels | Columbia, Capitol, Takoma, Arhoolie |
| Formerly of | Maddox Brothers and Rose Buck Owens, The Strangers, Hillbilly Boogiemen |
Roselea Arbana "Rose" Maddox (August 15, 1925 – April 15, 1998) was an American country singer-songwriter and fiddle player, who was the lead singer with the Maddox Brothers and Rose before a successful solo career. Her musical styles blended hillbilly music, rockabilly and gospel. She was noted for her "reputation as a lusty firebrand", and her "colorful Western costumes"; she was one of the earliest clients of Hollywood tailor, Nathan Turk.