- Born
- Died
- Birth nameThomas Elmer Duncan
- Tommy Duncan was born on January 11, 1911 in Whitney, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013), Lawless Empire (1945) and Bastard Out of Carolina (1996). He died on July 25, 1967 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Singer/songwriter.
- Sang with Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, 1933-1948.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (under the category Early Influence) in 1999 (as a member of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys).
- Duncan, who had previous heart problems, died in his motel room in San Diego, California after a performance at Imperial Beach.
- His most profound influences as a young singer were Jimmie Rodgers, Bing Crosby, Emmett Miller and other country and blues musicians.
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