There is an alternative theory to the origins of Stack-O-Lee. It holds that the song has nothing to do with the murder of Billy Lyons. Rather, the name originated from a Mississippi river boat named the “Stacker Lee,” and blues musicians playing on the docks may have simply taken the name off its side.

Who recorded Stagger Lee in the 70s?

Lloyd Price, R&B singer behind ‘Personality’ and ‘Stagger Lee,’ dies at 88. Lloyd Price was always ahead of his time. He was rock-and-roll before there was rock-and-roll. He was a music entrepreneur before there were African American music entrepreneurs.

Was Lloyd Price married?

Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Jackie Battle; three daughters, Lori Price, D’Juana Price and December Thompson; two sons, Lloyd Price Jr. and Paris Thompson; a sister, Rose Moore; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.