Billy "Crash" Craddock (b. June 16, 1939 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American country music singer who gained popularity in the 1970s with a string of country music hits. Known to fans as "Mr. Country Rock" for his uptempo, rock-influenced style of country, he was the youngest of 13 children. He began his career in the 1950s, recording rockabilly and pop tunes, being marketed as a teen idol by his label Columbia records. He appeared twice on American Bandstand but failed to have a hit in the states.He recorded one album on King Records in 1964. He also recorded on Chart Records between 1966 and 1968. After several years out of the music business, he returned to recording, now as a country singer. Signed with Cartwheel Records, his first #1 hit was 1971's "Knock Three Times," a cover of the Tony Orlando and Dawn pop hit. The song also reached the top five of the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart that

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