Saying Goodby to a legend.REST IN PEACE JIMMY DEAN
Jimmy Ray Dean[2] (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010)[1] was an American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the creator of the Jimmy Dean Sausage brand, he became a national television personality in the 1960s, rising to fame for his 1961 country crossover hit “Big Bad John“. His acting career included a supporting role in the 1971 James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever. He lived near Richmond, Virginia and was nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, although he died before being formally inducted.
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He was a talented guy! I love his singing. Bob says His sausage is the best. Thanks for posting a tribute.
I liked him too. All the oldies but goodies are leaving us Mike. 🙁
Mari, and Sandee,Yes the oldeis and the goodies are all leaving.we were watching the News and all the news cast said that a great sausage maker has died.A lot of us \”youngsters\” remember for his music and televisions shows long before he got int the sausage business.
Who knew he sang? Huh!I just made a big ol thing of his breakfast sausage the other day.RIP Jimmy
Sheila,that's how he got started long before he got into the sausage business.
I had no idea he was a singer or actor! Too bad he passed away before being inducted in the Hall of Fame.
Cinnamon-Girl,you learned some thing new today.