Lamar Morris
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BornSeptember 30, 1938
OriginAndalusia, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2023 (aged 84)
Auburn, Alabama, U.S.
Auburn, Alabama, U.S.
GenresCountry
Lamar Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1938 |
| Origin | Andalusia, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2023 (aged 84) Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1966 – 2023 |
| Labels | MGM |
| Formerly of | The Bama Band |
Lamar Morris (September 30, 1938 – June 1, 2023) was an American country music singer and musician. Between 1966 and 1973, he was a solo artist on the MGM Records label, charting in the Top 40 of Hot Country Songs with "If You Love Me", which peaked at number 27.[1]
Lamar Morris was born on September 30, 1938, in Andalusia, Alabama.
Morris participated in both the 1968 and 1972 Presidential campaigns of George Wallace, for which he performed several songs including "Stand Up For America" and "Wallace in the Whitehouse".[2]
Morris was also a member of The Bama Band, Hank Williams, Jr.'s backing band.[3] He wrote the song "Eleven Roses" for Williams.[4]
