Pride’s outstanding work spanned many, many years. In total, the country singer had 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In addition, Pride is one of only three African Americans...
He idolized country singer Loretta Lynn during his childhood. As an adult, he became her colleague and friend. His charisma and musical talent both earned him the title of Irish Entertainer of the Year...
He got the nickname "Rod the Mod" after appearing on a 1965 BBC documentary on the Mod movement. Rod was infamously paid with a set of car seat covers for singing vocals on a song by Australian band...