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Big Al Downing

1940–2005

United States

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Alexander Downing (January 9, 1940 – July 4, 2005), better known as Big Al Downing, was an American musician and entertainer. He received the Billboard's New Artist of the Year and the Single of the Year Award in 1979. He was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and was a frequent performer at the Grand Ole Opry.

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