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- Birth nameDonald Deadric Robey
- Don D. Robey was born on November 1, 1903 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was a producer, known for A Knight's Tale (2001), Back to the Future (1985) and Mean Streets (1973). He was married to Murphy L. Jones and Malone. He died on June 16, 1975 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- SpousesMurphy L. Jones(1960 - June 16, 1975) (his death, 1 child)Malone(19?? - 19??) (divorced, 2 children)
- Founded Back Beat Records (1957-1973), New Orleans, LA.
- Founded Peacock Records (1949), Houston, TX. The label's biggest hit was Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog" in 1953 (later remade by Elvis Presley.
- Founded Song Bird Records (1963).
- Bought Duke Records from its founder, then merged it with his Peacock Records to form Duke-Peacock Records (1952-73).
- Founded SureShot Records in 1957.
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