Rose lee maphis biography of william

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    • Rose Lee Maphis

    American musician (1922–2021)

    Rose Lee Maphis

    Born

    Doris Helen Schetrompf


    (1922-12-29)December 29, 1922

    Baltimore, Maryland, US

    DiedOctober 26, 2021(2021-10-26) (aged 98)

    Nashville, Tennessee, US

    OccupationMusician
    Spouse

    Joe Maphis

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    (m. 1953; died 1986)​
    Children3
    Musical career
    GenresCountry
    Instruments

    Musical artist

    Rose Lee Maphis (born Doris Helen Schetrompf; December 29, 1922 – October 26, 2021) was an American country singer and musician.

    She performed as a harmony singer and rhythm guitarist as a duo with her husband Joe Maphis. They were pioneers of the Bakersfield sound that developed in the mid-1950s.[1] They appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including as cast members of Town Hall Party.

    Early life

    Maphis (pronounced "MAY-fiss")[2] was born Doris Helen Schetrom