Born Delectus Clark, Blytheville, Arkansas in 1938, (died December 7, 1990, age 52). He made his recording debut at the tender age of 14 in 1952. His first minor hit came in 1959 with "Nobody But You", and his greatest success was probably "Raindrops" co-written with guitar great Phil Upchurch in 1961. His last (UK) chart success was "Ride A Wild Horse" in 1975, one of the early disco era songs.His last live concert was of May 1990 with the Jimmy Gilstrap Band at the Portman Lounge in Anderson,SC.His friend Grace of Dale and Grace (I"m Leaving It Up To You) was also on the show.He lived only a few miles pass the state line in Toccoa,Georgia in the Lone Oak Motel.Many rock artist have recorded his song such as country artist Narvel Felts,rock and pop stars David Cassidy and Donny Osmond.The Beatles made some of their early recordings at Vee Jay Records where Dee also recorded most of his hits.He once made a statement that he (broke the microphone in) for John Lennon before he arrived in the studio to record with the Beatles. Dee is buried where it all started,Chicago,Ill.
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