James Frederick Rodgers was an American singer and actor who had a run of hits and mainstream popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.His string of crossover singles ranked highly on the Billboard Pop Singles, Hot Country and Western Sides, and Hot Rhythm and Blues Sides charts; in the 1960s, Rodgers had more modest successes with adult contemporary music.
What was the cause of Jimmie Rodgers’s death?
Jimmie Rodgers just loved music right from the time he was little and would sing and entertain his family. Though he had a love for music he didn’t pursue it until later in life. He drafted and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. While in the Air Force, Rodgers joined a band called “The Melodies” started by violinist Phil Clark. During his service,
Jimmie Rodgers was born on September 18, 1933, in Camas, Washington, United States, he lived a great life until his death I’m early 2021. Rodgers died from kidney disease on January 18, 2021, at 87. According to his publicist, he had also tested positive for COVID-19 in the time before his death.
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