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Billy Joe Royal

Birthday: April 3, 1942 (73 years) Died: October 6, 2015 (8 years Ago in United States)

HomeTown: Georgia, Georgia, United States

Billy Joe Royal is an American rock singer who gained fame for his songs like “Down in the Boondocks” and “I Knew You When”. He has also delivered numerous other singles that featured in the Billboard Hot 100 including “Cherry Hill Park”. Billy Joe Royal was born on April 3, 1942 in Georgia, United States. Billy Joe Royal died on October 6, 2015 at the age of 73 years in United States. Discover below for comprehensive details about Billy Joe Royal, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Billy Joe Royal Wiki Table

Stage NameBilly Joe Royal
Real NameBilly Joe Royal
Profession(s)Country Singer,
BirthdayApril 3, 1942
Zodiac SignAries
DeathDied on October 6, 2015 (8 years ago) (Age: 73 years) in United States
GenderMale
BirthplaceGeorgia, United States
HometownGeorgia, Georgia, United States
NationalityAmerican

Billy Joe Royal Family and Personal Life

  1. Billy Joe Royal was born in Georgia, United States.
  2. Billy Joe Royal’s birth sign is Aries.
  3. Billy was born in Valdosta, Georgia.
  4. He is a father to three children named Joey, Trey, and Savannah.
  5. His popular singles “I Knew You When” and “Hush” were penned and produced by Joe South.

Billy Joe Royal Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Billy Joe Royal?: Billy Joe Royal is an American rock singer, remembered for his successful songs like “Down in the Boondocks” and “I Knew You When”.
  2. He started his journey into rock ‘n’ roll at the tender age of fourteen. He achieved his big break when “Down in the Boondocks”, initially just a demo for Columbia, soared into the Top Ten of the pop charts.
  3. After a period where his country-rock style didn’t fare as well, he returned to pure country music. This move yielded successful numbers like “Tell It Like It Is” and “Burned Like a Rocket”.

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