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Spade Cooley - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Spade Cooley net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Country Western and country singer, who debuted the hit song from 1945 “Shame on You.” He was also found guilty of murdering the second wife. In this article, we will discover how old is Spade Cooley? Who is Spade Cooley dating now & how much money does Spade Cooley have?

NameSpade Cooley
First NameSpade
Last NameCooley
OccupationCountry Singer
BirthdayDecember 17
Birth Year1910
Place of Birth
Home TownOklahoma
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseElla Mae Evans
Children(s)Melody Cooley, Donnell Jr. Cooley, John Cooley

Spade Cooley Biography

Spade Cooley is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on December 17, 1910 in Oklahoma, United States. He was a substitute for He was a stand-in for Roy Rogers in some Western films. in certain Western films.

He was twice married as well as had 3 children by his first wife Ella Mae Evans.

He also performed as actor and was featured in 38 Western films.

Spade Cooley Net Worth

Spade is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Spade Cooley's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was a Cherokee and was a student at in the Chemawa Indian school in Oklahoma before his move to California in 1930.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeCountry Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Spade Cooley Dating?

According to our records, Spade Cooley married to Ella Mae Evans . As of January 13, 2024, Spade Cooley’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Spade Cooley height Not available right now. Spade weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Top Facts about Spade Cooley

  1. Spade Cooley was a popular Western swing musician in the 1940s.
  2. He was known as the “King of Western Swing.”
  3. Cooley’s band, the “Western Swing Gang,” played on TV and radio.
  4. In 1961, he was convicted of murdering his wife.
  5. Cooley served eight years in prison before being released.
  6. He died of a heart attack in 1969 at age 58.
  7. Cooley has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  8. His music influenced many other musicians, including Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
  9. Cooley’s life story inspired a book and movie called “The Spade Cooley Story.”
  10. Despite his success as a musician, his legacy is overshadowed by his crime and conviction for murder.

Facts & Trivia

Spade Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Spade Cooley celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Is Spade Cooley related to Roy Rogers?

In March 1961, she told a friend she had had an affair with Roy Rogers in 1952 or 1953. She soon asked Cooley – who had had many of his own affairs – for a divorce. On March 23, Cooley filed for divorce, citing “incompatibility” and seeking custody of their three children, Melody, Donnell Jr. and John.

How did Spade Cooley get his name?

Around 1930 his family fled the Dust Bowl for California. Escaping a future as a sharecropper, Cooley moved to Los Angeles seeking fame. He received his nickname, “Spade” while playing a poker game in which he won three straight flush hands all in spades.

Did Spade Cooley sing?

Calling a Spade a Spade The attractive singer had big aspirations, and Cooley, who led a 30-piece band, gave her the spotlight as a featured singer. He eventually divorced his first wife Ann to marry Ella Mae.

How old was Spade Cooley when he died?

58 years (1910–1969)

How did Spade Cooley murder his wife?

After he filed for divorce they attempted to reconcile, and on April 3, 1961, Cooley killed Ella Mae in their home by savagely beating her to death, reportedly crushing a cigarette against her skin afterward to make sure she was dead.

You may read full biography about Spade Cooley from Wikipedia.