Sheb Wooley was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, most known in the music world for his novelty song, "The Purple People Eater" which reached number one on the Billboard pop charts in 1958. His musical style was rooted in country and western, yet he often ventured into humorous or novelty songs. In addition to his contributions to music, Wooley had a successful acting career, notably appearing in the popular TV series "Rawhide". Despite his forays into acting, Wooley's biggest impact was in popular music, where his humorous and catchy tunes have left a lasting legacy.