Sleepy LaBeef

“Sleepy” LaBeef, born in Smackover (Union County), released a dozen rockabilly albums in the 1950s and shared stages with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison, among many others.

White man in suit and bow tie with dark pompadour and sideburns seated smiling with his arm on acoustic guitar

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Media

Time Period

World War II through the Faubus Era (1941 - 1967)

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

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