Mel TILLIS

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Singer & Musician

AmericanBorn Lonnie Melvin TILLIS

American country music singer and songwriter

Born on August 8, 1932 in Tampa, Florida , United States

Died on November 19, 2017 in Ocala, Florida , United States

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Mel Tillis was born on August 8, 1932, in Tampa, Florida, to Burma (née Rogers; 1907–1990) and Lonnie Lee Tillis (1907 – 1981). While he was still young, the family moved to Pahokee, Florida (near West Palm Beach). His stutter developed during his childhood, a result of a bout of malaria. As a child, Tillis learned the drums, as well as guitar, and at age 16, won a local talent show. He attended the University of Florida, but dropped out and joined the United States Air Force. While stationed as a baker on Okinawa, he formed a band called The ...   Mel Tillis was born on August 8, 1932, in Tampa, Florida, to Burma (née Rogers; 1907–1990) and Lonnie Lee Tillis (1907 – 1981). While he was still young, the family moved to Pahokee, Florida (near West Palm Beach). His stutter developed during his childhood, a result of a bout of malaria. As a child, Tillis learned the drums, as well as guitar, and at age 16, won a local talent show. He attended the University of Florida, but dropped out and joined the United States Air Force. While stationed as a baker on Okinawa, he formed a band called The Westerners, which played at local nightclubs.



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