Title: John Conlee – Busted
Year/Genre: 1982, Country
Condition: VG++
Description: Born in Kentucky, John Conlee worked as a mortician and radio DJ before emerging in Nashville’s country scene of the late 1970s. Busted, released in 1982, showcased his down-to-earth storytelling and resonated with working-class audiences during a decade of economic uncertainty in rural America. Known for his rich, everyman baritone, Conlee’s records reflected the struggles and resilience of ordinary life. For collectors, this album highlights Conlee’s role as a voice of authenticity within the polished country sound of the early ’80s.