The story of Stagger lee (sometimes known as Stagolee, Stack O Lee and a host of other titles) https://www.allaboutbluesmusic.com/st... begins on Christmas day of 1895 with a violent game of craps that would inspire regional folklore, taunts and, eventually, a legendary blues song. | All About Blues Music

Wilbert Harrison - Stagger Lee (50s) 🇺🇸 ✓ Stagger Lee also known as "Stagolee" and other variants, is a popular American folk song about the murder of Billy Lyons by "Stag" Lee Shelton, in St. Louis, Missouri at Christmas, 1895. The song was first published in 1911 and first recorded in 1923, by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians. | Gonna Rock, Gonna Roll, Gonna Boogie

Who was Stagger Lee? Learn about the mysterious murderer who has inspired everyone from Nick Cave to Bob Dylan. | Happy Mag