Tommy Blake, born Thomas LeVan Givens on September 14, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, was a prominent figure in the rockabilly and country music scenes from the 1950s through the 1970s. Starting his career as a country singer and radio DJ in Shreveport, Louisiana, he transitioned to rockabilly, drawing inspiration from artists like Elvis Presley. Blake recorded for notable labels including RCA and Sun Records, releasing tracks such as "Flat Foot Sam" and "I Dig You Baby." As a songwriter, he penned songs recorded by Johnny Horton, George Jones, and Johnny Cash. Despite personal challenges, Blake's contributions to music were recognized with his posthumous induction into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Blake_%28musician%29?utm_source=openai))