- Singer Billy "Crash" Craddock was Columbia Records' attempt to have its own Elvis Presley in the late 1950s; however, he only managed a couple of very low-charting singles. Craddock left show business in the 1960s but returned in 1971 to make his mark as a successful country singer, and some 15 years after his first recordings he had his biggest pop/rock successes when his country hits "Rub it In" and "Ruby Baby" crossed over into the pop top 40.
- IMDb mini biography by: tbgsjs (qv's & corrections by A. Nonymous) - Billy "Crash" Craddock from Greensboro, NC, actually had 18 top ten hits, nine of those were #1's. He began as a country artist in the 50's and morphed his appeal into what is now referred to as "Rockabilly". An engaging and exciting performer he still books sold out concerts all over the country. Billy "Crash" has an active website filled with pictures and videos showcasing his enduring legacy.
- IMDb mini biography by: frankholmes-48083
- Known as "Mr. Country Rock" - one of the first male sex symbols in country music.
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