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Charles Eugene Patrick Boone (born June 1 1934) is an United States|American singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s. His cover versions of African-American rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable impact on the development of the broad popularity of rock and roll. He is also an actor, a motivational speaker, a television personality, and a political conservative|conservative political commentator.
Biography and Career
Early Life/Career
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Pat Boone has claimed to be a direct descendant of the American pioneer Daniel Boone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/interviews/700club_patboone022007.aspx|title=BETWEEN THE LINER NOTES: Pat Boone and the New American Revolution |publisher=Christian Broadcasting Network |author=Woodland, Shannon and Ross, Scott |accessdate=2007-05-07</ref> He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Columbia University Latin honors|magna cum laude in 1958<ref>Gerstenzang, Peter. "Pat 'n Leather." ''Columbia'', Winter 2007-2008.</ref> after a period at Lipscomb University|David Lipscomb College and North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas).
Boone began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit. This set the stage... read all
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