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Merl Lindsay (Merle Lindsay Salathiel) was born on 1916 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., is a Merle Lindsay Salathiel better known as Merl Lindsay. Discover Merl Lindsay'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 49 years old?
| Popular As |
Merle Lindsay Salathiel |
| Occupation |
musician, songwriter, bandleader |
| Age |
49 years old |
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| Born |
1916, 1916 |
| Birthday |
1916 |
| Birthplace |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Date of death |
12 October, 1965 |
| Died Place |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 49 years old group.
Merl Lindsay Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Merl Lindsay height not available right now. We will update Merl Lindsay's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Merl Lindsay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Merl Lindsay worth at the age of 49 years old? Merl Lindsay’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Merl Lindsay'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
His brother, Doyle Salathiel (1920–1976), played with Lindsay's bands as well as others, and was a composer who wrote the words for the band's signature song, "Water Baby Blues".
Lindsay's nephew, Max Salathiel (1935–2006), an accomplished Oklahoma City guitar player, also worked with his band in the 1950s, as did his sister Alojah Salathiel.
Other band members included Robert "Buddy" Ray, Rudy Martin, Frederick "Freddie" Loveland, Louvenie Loveland, Ted Haff, Mike Hugo, Clarence Bailey, Homer Bean, Gerald "Buster" Magness, Gene Jones (steel guitar) and Sonny Rogers.
Lindsay was married to Doris Salathiel.
He began his music career in 1936 playing fiddle in his father (C.E. Salathiel)'s ballroom, Salathiel's Barn.
In 1937 he formed his first band, the Barnyard Boys.
During the 1940s, he owned a ballroom in Compton, California, and broadcast over a four-station radio hookup in Hollywood and Long Beach.
In 1947, he created a larger band and added a female singer, calling the group Merl Lindsay and His Oklahoma Night Riders.
He had three children, Merlynn Salathiel, Denzel Salathiel (1952-2016) and Jackie Merle Phillips (1934-2000).
In 1957, Lindsay joined ABC-TV's Ozark Jubilee, taking over the ten-piece Ozark Jubilee Band.
His group adopted the name when the TV program's title was changed to Country Music Jubilee the next year.
During later years he toured the US and performed at his ballroom, Lindsayland, in Oklahoma City.
Many famous Western swing musicians performed with Lindsay's bands over the years.
Merle Lindsay Salathiel (1916 – October 12, 1965), better known as Merl Lindsay, was one of the premier American Western swing musicians from the 1930s to the mid-1960s and founder of Merl Lindsay and His Oklahoma Night Riders.
Merle Lindsay Salathiel was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Clarence Earl and Louella Salathiel, early pioneers of the Oklahoma Territory.
Lindsay died in Oklahoma City from cancer on October 12, 1965.
He is buried in Sunnylane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma.
Lindsay wrote many songs that became hits for himself and other Western swing artists.
