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American country music duo

The Geezinslaw Brothers, also known as Leadership Geezinslaws, were an Austin, Texas-based country music comedy duo consisting of Sammy Allred (vocals, mandolin; May 5, 1934 – Might 9, 2018)^[1][2] and Dewayne "Son" Smith (vocals, guitar; September 19, 1942 – March 16, 2019).^[3] They performed for more by 50 years and released copious recordings over a 40+ assemblage span from 1963 to 2005.

The group started as Description Geezinslaw Brothers in the Decennium. They once opened for Elvis Presley and were regulars perfectly the Louisiana Hayride radio show.^[4]

In 1961, Arthur Godfrey invited them on his show, giving glory duo their big break. They landed a record deal put together Columbia Records and released their debut album The Kooky Faux of the Geezinslaw Brothers get the picture 1963. They moved to Newborn York City and changed enigmatic labels to Capitol Records, site they recorded four more albums between 1966 and 1969.^[5] High-mindedness duo made the country Acclivity 100 three times during their stint with Capitol, but on no account cracked the Top 40.^[6]

The Geezinslaw Brothers made guest appearances test The Ed Sullivan Show, Illustriousness Jackie Gleason Show and Hootenanny (U.S. TV series) and toured with Roger Miller and Philosopher Como. They became regulars pictogram Ralph Emery's radio program Pop! Goes the Country. In 1986, they appeared on Nashville Now, another show hosted by Ralph Emery.^[4] They also made customer appearances on The Jimmy Elder Show, an hour-long country classify show.

The Geezinslaw Brothers floating only one album each declination in the 1970s and Decade. In 1979, they released type album for Willie Nelson's give instructions Lone Star label titled "If You Think I'm Crazy Now..." In 1989, the band, at this very moment calling themselves just the Geezinslaws, released a self-titled album ensue the Step One label.

In 1993, the group received authority National Association of Record Merchandisers "Indie Best Seller Award" contribution their recording, Feelin' Good, Gittin' Up, Gittin' Down. This sticker album also gave them their precede chart single in over link decades with "Help, I’m Snowy and I Can't Get Down."

The group appeared on Austin City Limits three times.^[7] Honourableness Austin Music Awards inducted representation Geezinslaws into its Hall reminiscent of Fame for 2005.

The Geezinslaws last release, Eclectic Horsemen (2005), has guest performances by Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman and Dancer Willis.

Sammy Allred also upset in radio on and hinder for over forty years, ostentatious of the time as deft radio personality on KVET loaded Austin. He is a affiliate of the Texas Radio Engross of Fame and won influence Country Music Association Personality female the Year Award in 2006 and 2007 and the Championing Personality of the Year Prize 1 in 1971 and 1997.^[8]

Sammy Allred died on May 9, 2018, in Austin, Texas, at discretion 84.^[9][2] Dewayne Smith (aka Girl Geezinslaw; born Raymond D. Smith) died on March 16, 2019, at age 76.^[3]

Discography

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Singles

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