Webb Pierce

Born 8 August 1921 in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Died 24 February 1991 (aged 69)

Michael Webb Pierce was an American honky tonk vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of the 1950s, one of the most popular of the genre, charting more number one hits than any other country artist during the decade. His biggest hit was "In the Jailhouse Now," which charted for 37 weeks in 1955, 21 of them at number one.