Walter E. "Jack" Rollins
American musician (1906–1973)
Walter E. "Jack" Rollins | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1906-09-15)September 15, 1906 Scottdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 1, 1973(1973-01-01) (aged 66) Cincinnati, Ohio (buried Queens Meadow Point Cemetery, Keyser, West Virginia) |
Genres | Country music |
Occupations | Songwriter |
Musical artist
Walter E. "Jack" Rollins (September 15, 1906 – January 1, 1973) was an American musician born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania and raised in Keyser, West Virginia.[1] Rollins wrote the lyrics to holiday favorites "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," "Frosty the Snowman," and "Smokey the Bear." The music was written by his partner Steve Nelson. Rollins co-wrote many country songs for artists such as Gene Autry, Hank Snow, George Jones, Eddy Arnold and Jimmy Durante.[2]
See also
- Category:Songs written by Walter E. "Jack" Rollins
References
External links
- Walter E. "Jack" Rollins at Find a Grave
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