Charlie first appeared as "The Chicago Kid" in 1931.

Here's Charlie with one of his first bands at the Bell Tavern in Spokane Washington, circa 1935.

Charlie with a band mate in 1949.

Charlie and the Hot Rod Lincoln have appeared in many parades over the years. Here's one on St. Patrick's day in 1950.

An early promotional picture of Charlie & the car from 4-Star records.

An early promotional picture of Charlie from 4-Star records.

Charlie has done a lot of work for charities over the years. Here he is at a benefit concert in July, 2000.

Charlie Ryan & Box Car Willie.

Charlie & Ruthie with Buck Owens.

Charlie Ryan & Charlie Pride.

Charlie Ryan & Don Gibson.

Charlie Ryan in an early recording session.

Charlie Ryan & Faron Young.

Charlie Ryan & Ferlin Husky.

Charlie Ryan & George Morgan.

Charlie Ryan & Johnny Cash.

Charlie Ryan & Lefty Frizzel.

Charlie Ryan & Marty Robbins.

Charlie Ryan & Merle Haggard.

Here's Charlie spinning records at radio station KYBE in Pendleton Oregon.

Charlie & the Hot Rod Lincoln with Ray Benson of "Asleep at the Wheel" before a show in Florida. As you can tell, Ray

Charlie with Red Sovine & the boys.

Here's Charlie & Ruthie with the Hot Rod Lincoln.

Charlie & Ruthie with Willie Nelson.

There's been a lot of work put into the Hot Rod Lincoln over the years. Here, Charlie's mechanic sifts through parts!

The Hot Rod Lincoln under-goes renovations as Charlie oversees the progress.

Another one of Charlie's classic songs, "Sidecar Cycle", is illustrated here. That's Ruthie in the sidecar...

Charlie has also performed a comedy act over the years. Here he is as his comic alter-ego, "Sylvester Slurp".

Still pleasing crowds everywhere!

is just a little bit taller than Charlie!