Billy Joe Royal was an American country rock singer born on April 3, 1942 in Valdosta, GA. He was best known for his hits "Down in the Boondocks" and "I Knew You When", and had several singles reach the Billboard Hot 100, with "Cherry Hill Park" peaking at #15.
Billy Joe Royal is a member of Country Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $180 million (2024)
About
Country rock singer of hits like "Down in the Boondocks" and "I Knew You When." He had numerous singles reached the Billboard Hot 100, including "Cherry Hill Park" at #15.
Before Fame
Performing rock 'n' roll since the age of fourteen, he cut "Down in the Boondocks" as a demo for Columbia and saw it reach the Top Ten of the pop charts.
Trivia
After his country-rock act was no longer working, he came back to just country, scoring hits with "Tell It Like It Is" and "Burned Like a Rocket."
Family Life
He was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He had three children: Joey, Trey, and Savannah.
Associated With
His singles "I Knew You When" and "Hush" were written and produced by Joe South.
