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Floyd Cramer

Floyd Cramer (1933–1997) was an American pianist, musician and songwriter.

Aankomst Floyd Cramer (met The Anita Kerr Singers op Schiphol, Floyd Cramer (kop) 4 mei 1965

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Biography

Born at Shreveport in 1933, died in Nashville in 1997.

Floyd Cramer studied at Strong High School. The recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are country music.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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  • Shreveport

    Birth place

  • Nashville

    Death place

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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