Clark, best known for being a rockability artist and his 1956 top 10 hit “The Fool” died. He was 85.
The singer/guitarist died at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was receiving cancer treatment before he caught the coronavirus.
Clark has been cited as an influence on artists like Elvis Presley and Keith Richards
His other songs include “Calling All Hearts,” which has been featured in episodes of Nashville and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and “Bad Case of You,” which appeared in two episodes of Transparent.
After releasing several other songs in the ’50s and ’60s, he left the music business to work in construction.
Clark is survived by his wife and several kids.