Doug Bragg

Doug Bragg (April 13, 1928 – March 13, 1973), born Douglas Clifton Bragg in Gilmer, Texas, was an American country musician and part of the Big D Jamboree.^[1][2] Throughout his music career, he continued his daytime profession as a butcher.^[3] He wrote many original songs, including "You’ll Have to Give (Just a Little)", "Whirlwind", "Calling Me Back", "One More Mistake", and "Remember".^[4] In the late 1950s, he formed a six-piece band called The Drifters, which included Earl Martin and Frank White.^[5] He made frequent appearances on the Louisiana Hayride.^[3]

He was married twice and had five sons from his first wife, Pinkie, and one from his second wife, Monte Oleta Petty. He also raised her son, Eddie. He died of a heart attack on March 13, 1973, at the age of 44. His son, Monte Clifton Bragg, is also a musician.^[3]