The singer-pianist’s famous honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta.
He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side."
Over time, Gilley went on to amass 17 No.
Mickey Gilley.Scott Dudelson/FilmMagic
In 1984, Gilley received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984.
John Travolta in ‘Urban Cowboy.'.Everett Collection
