What is the story behind Stagger Lee?

What is the story behind Stagger Lee?

"Stagger Lee", also known as "Stagolee" and other variants, is a popular American folk song about the murder of Billy Lyons by "Stag" Lee Shelton, in St. Louis, Missouri at Christmas, 1895. The song was first published in 1911 and first recorded in 1923, by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians.

Who originally wrote Stagger Lee?

Robert Hunter Stagger Lee/Paroliers

When was Stagger Lee released?

1978 Stagger Lee/Date de sortie

What album is Stagger Lee on?

Shakedown Street Stagger Lee/Album

Who killed Billy Lyons?

Lee Sheldon William Lyons, 25, a levee hand, was shot in the abdomen yesterday evening at 10 o'clock in the saloon of Bill Curtis, at Eleventh and Morgan Streets, by Lee Sheldon [sic], a carriage driver.

Is Lloyd Price still alive?

Deceased (1933–2021) Lloyd Price

How many songs does Stagger Lee have?

There have been more than 400 versions of the African-American folk song “Stagger Lee”, as well as scores of books, academic theses and retellings on stage and page.

Is Lloyd Price deceased?

Deceased (1933–2021) Lloyd Price

Who is Stagger Lee's gambling partner?

Billy Lyons The feud between Stagger Lee and Billy Lyons is as legendary as the one between the Hatfields and the McCoys; a truly American folk tale, retold countless times, about Stagger shooting Billy Lyons over, varyingly, a Stetson hat, a woman, a gambling debt, politics, or simply because Stagger was that mean of a man.

Was Lloyd Price married?

Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Jackie Battle; three daughters, Lori Price, D'Juana Price and December Thompson; two sons, Lloyd Price Jr. and Paris Thompson; a sister, Rose Moore; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.