Ira Louvin (April 21, 1924 – 1965), was an American country music singer, mandolinist and songwriter, one half of the great country-gospel duo, The Louvin Bros.
Ira was notorious for his drinking and short temper. He married four times, and on one occasion his third wife shot him six times after he tried to
stranglecalm her - read the report above…Happy birthday, Ira, wherever you are!
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