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Mickey Gilley was a singer, pianist and songwriter, born on March 9, 1936 in Branson, Missouri, United States. Death is recorded on May 7, 2022, at the age of 86. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Mickey Gilley earns my respect as a genuine grinder of country music rather than a flash in the pan. Forty-two singles in the US Country top 40 isn't a fluke; it's decades of showing up, playing piano and singing his heart out. I love that he came from Branson, a place where music and livelihood blur together, and that he built something lasting enough to land a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. His best ballads carry a warm, lived-in ache, and I think that emotional honesty, more than any single hit, is why his catalog still rewards a fresh listen today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mickey Gilley
- Name (Japanese)
- ミッキー・ギリー
- Reading
- みっきー・ぎりー
- Born
- March 9, 1936 – May 7, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Branson, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- singer / pianist / songwriter / actor / country musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%20Gilley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q324757
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mickey Gilley born?
Born March 9, 1936.
When did Mickey Gilley die?
Died May 7, 2022, aged 86.
Where was Mickey Gilley from?
Mickey Gilley was from Branson, Missouri, United States.
What did Mickey Gilley do?
Mickey Gilley worked as singer, pianist, songwriter, actor, country musician.
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