Dorsey Burnette

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Dorsey Burnette

Dorsey Burnette Born: 28-Dec-1932
Birthplace: Memphis, TN
Died: 19-Aug-1979
Location of death: Woodland Hills, CA
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Buried, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Rock 'n Roll Trio

Father: Dorsey Burnett, Sr.
Mother: Willie May
Brother: Johnny Burnette (musician, b. 25-Mar-1934, d. 14-Aug-1964 boating accident)

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