Sheb Wooley, American singer-songwriter (born 1921)

Sheb Wooley

American musician and actor (1921–2003)

Shelby Fredrick Wooley was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs, including the 1958 hit rock-and-roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater", and under the name Ben Colder, the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2". As an actor, he…