American singer
Born: August 10, 1928
Died: June 13, 2010
Jimmy Dean (1928–2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Born in Plainview, Texas, Dean’s rich baritone voice and charismatic stage presence propelled him to fame in the 1950s and 1960s.
He achieved significant success in the country music scene, with hits like “Big Bad John” and “PT-109.” His song “Big Bad John” won him a Grammy Award and became his signature tune. Apart from his music career, Dean ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “Big Bad John” and “Diamonds Are Forever.”
Dean’s talents extended to television, where he hosted “The Jimmy Dean Show” from 1957 to 1959. His show featured musical performances and comedy sketches, making him a beloved TV personality. He is also known for creating the iconic breakfast sausage brand, Jimmy Dean Foods, which eventually expanded into a range of breakfast products.
Throughout his life, Jimmy Dean remained an influential figure in country music and popular culture. His achievements spanned music, television, film, and entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to impact these industries. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, shortly before his passing.
Jimmy Dean’s 5 most popular quotes
- I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
- You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it.
- Be yourself. Because if people don’t like you as you are, they’re not going to like you as somebody you’re trying to be.
- Do what you say you’re going to do. And try to do it a little bit better than you said you would.
- I used to help my granddaddy make sausage. He would mix it up in a cleaned-out washtub with his hands, no gloves. Man, if we did anything like that today, they would jack the jail up and throw us under it.
👉Listen to the best music from all over the world at www.liveonlineradio.net #American_singer #singer #Jimmy_Dean #Birthday #FM #Online_radio #radio #live_online_radio #live #world_radio
