Ferlin Eugene Husky, born on December 3, 1925, in Gumbo, Missouri, is an
American singer known for his versatility across various genres including
honky-tonk, ballads, and rockabilly. He began his music career under the name
Terry Preston from 1948 to 1953, later adopting the character Simon Crum for
comedic performances. Husky's breakthrough came in 1957 with "Gone", which
topped the country charts for ten weeks and reached number 4 on the pop charts.
He signed with Capitol Records in 1953 and had his first major hit with "A Dear
John Letter" featuring Jean Shepard, which reache...