Narvel Felts

Narvel Felts was one of the original rockabilly artists in the 50's. He became one of the major country artists of the 70's and of all time.

Albert Narvel Felts was born November 11, 1938, in a farm house near Keiser, Arkansas, joining his parents - Albert and Lena Felts - and his sister, Ogareeda.

In 1953 when Narvel was 14, he moved with his parents to the community of Powe, near Bernie, Missouri.

In 1956 at the age of 17, a high school talent contest in Bernie, Missouri, led to Narvel becoming one of the original Sun Records recording artists and to a lasting career. He would go on to be one of the top country artists of the 1970's. His more than 70 hits internationally (1959-2001) include the 1975 Record of the Year, "Reconsider Me."

On April 30, 1962, Narvel married Loretta Stanfield. They were blessed with two children; a daughter, Stacia, and a son, Narvel "Bud" Felts, Jr.

Bud grew up to become a great drummer, recording and touring the world with his dad. On September 14, 1995, life's greatest tragedy devastated the Felts family. They lost "Bud" in a car accident on a foggy highway near Campbell, Missouri. Bud was only 31.

Narvel entered the 2000's numbered among the top country and rockabilly artists of all time. He has since had records reach the top of the European airplay charts. Even now, with the family's tragedy, he continues to tour. He is in demand for both country and rock 'n' roll shows internationally. More than 200 of his recordings have been release on CD. They continue to sell around the world.

Through the years, Narvel has made many network television appearances in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and New Zealand.