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Donnie Fritts (Donald Ray Fritts) was born on 11 November, 1942 in Florence, Alabama, U.S., is an American singer-songwriter (1942–2019). Discover Donnie Fritts's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Donald Ray Fritts
Occupation Session musician, songwriter
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 11 November 1942
Birthday 11 November
Birthplace Florence, Alabama, U.S.
Date of death 27 August, 2019
Died Place Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Donnie Fritts's Wife?

His wife is Donna Frazier (1966 - 27 August 2019) ( his death)

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Donnie Fritts Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Donnie Fritts worth at the age of 76 years old? Donnie Fritts’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Donnie Fritts's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1942

Donald Ray Fritts (November 8, 1942 – August 27, 2019) was an American session musician and songwriter.

A recording artist in his own right, he was Kris Kristofferson's keyboardist for over forty years.

1965

In 1965, Fritts signed with a Nashville publishing company.

Songs which he wrote were recorded by Charlie Rich and Jerry Lee Lewis.

He later met Kris Kristofferson who was just beginning a career in songwriting.

When forming his band, Kristofferson called on Fritts, who continued as his keyboard player for over two decades, performing live, on recordings and in numerous movies.

Through his association with Kristofferson, Fritts appeared in three of Sam Peckinpah's movies: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, and Convoy as well as appearing in other movies including A Star Is Born and Songwriter.

1971

Kris Kristofferson’s song "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971) opens with a dedication to Funky Donnie Fritts, Billy Swan, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Johnny Cash.

1974

In 1974, Kristofferson and producer Jerry Wexler co-produced Prone to Lean at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

1975

Jerry Jeff Walker's 1975 song "Pissin' in the Wind" opens with a dedication to Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, "Funky Donnie Fritts", and Billy Swan.

John Prine's song "The Oldest Baby In the World" from the album "John Prine Live" opens with a reference to "Funky Donnie Fritts" who co-wrote the song.

1998

Everybody's Got a Song was released in 1998.

The album included guest appearances by Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, Waylon Jennings, Delbert McClinton, Tony Joe White, Leroy Parnell & John Prine.

2008

In 2008, he was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

He began playing drums in local bands such as The Satellites and Hollis Dixon & the Keynotes at age 15, and later developed into a session keyboard player.

Working closely with Rick Hall, Billy Sherrill, Dan Penn, Arthur Alexander, David Briggs, Jerry Carrigan and Norbert Putnam, Fritts was involved in many of the early songs and recordings created in the Muscle Shoals music industry.

It would be another ten years before Fritts released his third album One Foot in the Groove in 2008 produced by Dan Penn with Ron Laury, recorded at Dandy Studio in Nashville.

2014

In 2014, he appeared on Country Funk Vol. II, a compilation album from Light in the Attic.

2015

In 2015, he signed with Single Lock Records.

2019

Fritts died from complications of heart surgery on August 27, 2019, at a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.