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Bill Dobkins
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Razzy Bailey

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I just learned from Tracy Pitcock that Razzy has passed. RIP Razzy.
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More bad news. I enjoyed his music and style. Rip Razzy.
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Post by Dave Mudgett »

At this point, there's nothing in the news, nor on his facebook page or website or any other source about this. Are you sure?

https://www.facebook.com/realrazzybailey

https://therazzybailey.com/

https://deadorkicking.com/razzy-bailey-dead-or-alive/
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

Dave I seen this on Facebook from Tracy Pitcock from Heart of Texas music. Google says he passed away Aug the 4th 21.
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Post by Dave Mudgett »

OK, it looks like a couple of press sources have finally picked up on this:

https://www.wideopencountry.com/razzy-bailey/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razzy_Bailey

Nothing else I can find though. I'm surprised the mainstream Nashville press hasn't confirmed this. Very sorry to hear, if true.
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Razzy has indeed passed on. I think he was 83. He sure didn't look all that great in the last few years' photos. He'd lost some weight and his clothes looked like they were for a larger man.

I only knew him briefly as I was on a package tour with Dottsy in 1979, and others on the show were Razzy and Big Al Downing. He was a cool hang at the hotels and backstage, loved jokes and laughter, friendly and gregarious. I dug him. He also knew a lot about R&B and had great stories.

Rock on, Razzy. ;)
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Delbert Phelps
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Razzy Bailey

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Sad to hear RIP Razzy .
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Post by Shorty Smith »

Sorry to hear this, RIP Razzy, Condolence to the Family, Razzy was from Alabama/Georgia and Great entertainer.
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I just now saw where Razzy passed. I always liked his music.
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The Midnight Hauler is taking it on him. RIP
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Post by Mickey Adams »

Played many a gig w Razzy...hope Faye sees this...RIP brother...
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