Charlie Ryan
Charles S. Ryan, known professionally as Charlie Ryan, was born on December 19,
1915, in Polson, Montana, and served as a drummer. He grew up in Polson and
later moved to Spokane in 1943. Charlie Ryan's music career began after serving
in the United States Army during The Korean War. In 1955, he wrote "Hot Rod
Lincoln" and recorded the first version of the song with Charley Ryan and The
Livingston Brothers. This track marked a significant breakthrough for Charlie
Ryan. He released a remake in 1959 as Charlie Ryan and The Timberline Riders.
The song gained further popularity throu...
