Age, Biography and Wiki
Del Reeves (Franklin Delano Reeves) was born on 14 July, 1932 in Sparta, North Carolina, U.S., is an American country music singer-songwriter (1932–2007). Discover Del Reeves'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 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Franklin Delano Reeves |
| Occupation |
Singer, Songwriter |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
14 July, 1932 |
| Birthday |
14 July |
| Birthplace |
Sparta, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2007 |
| Died Place |
Centerville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 75 years old group.
Del Reeves Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Del Reeves height not available right now. We will update Del Reeves's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Del Reeves's Wife?
His wife is Ellen Schiell (1957 - 1 January 2007) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Ellen Schiell (1957 - 1 January 2007) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Del Reeves Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Del Reeves worth at the age of 75 years old? Del Reeves’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Del Reeves's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Del Reeves Social Network
Timeline
Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007) was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s including "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of Southern Bell".
Reeves was born in Sparta, North Carolina, in July 1932, United States, the youngest of 11 children.
He was named after U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
While his older brothers served in World War II, Reeves learned how to play their musical instruments.
By age 12, Reeves began performing on the Merry Go Round Show on local radio station WPAQ.
After high school, Reeves briefly attended Appalachian State College (now University).
He later enlisted in the United States Air Force, stationed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California.
After completing his military service, Reeves began performing regularly on Chester Smith's radio show on Modesto station KTRB around 1955.
Reeves married Ellen Schiell in 1956 at the Stanislaus County fair in California; they had three children.
Reeves made his first rockabilly recordings with Capitol Records from 1957 to 1958.
In 1958, Reeves began hosting a television variety show on Stockton station KOVR.
He became one of the most successful male country singers of the 1960s.
His success continued throughout the rest of the 1960s.
Songs that became hits during this time are "Be Glad" and "Good Time Charlie's".
In the late 1960s, he appeared in several Hollywood films, including a starring role in Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers, and a supporting role in Burt Reynolds' first big movie Sam Whiskey.
In 1961, Reeves signed with Decca Records and recorded the song that would become his first charting single, "Be Quiet Mind".
Moving to Nashville in 1962, Reeves and wife Ellen Schiell co-wrote "Sing a Little Song of Heartache", a top five hit for Rose Maddox that year.
After stints with Reprise Records in 1963 and Columbia Records in 1964, Reeves signed with United Artists Records.
Reeves became known as "The Doodle-Oo-Doo-Doo Kid" for the sound effect he added to his songs.
Under United Artists, he had his first number-one hit with "The Girl on the Billboard" in 1965.
His follow-up, "The Belles of the Southern Bell", made the country top five.
He is also known for his 1968 trucker's anthem, "Looking at the World Through a Windshield", which demonstrated he was capable of more than just novelty songs.
He also returned to television, hosting the syndicated TV program, Del Reeves' Country Carnival.
His last big hit was "The Philadelphia Fillies".
His career declined in the mid-1970s, and then started to slowly move away from country music, although he recorded some duets with Billie Jo Spears in 1976.
In 1979, Reeves left his musical career to pursue a career as a music executive; he would eventually help Billy Ray Cyrus score his first major record deal.
He continued to record in the 1980s on a reduced scale for smaller labels.
He had hit songs on the country chart most years until 1982.
Reeves died of emphysema on January 1, 2007, at age 74, at his home in Centerville, Tennessee.
