John Dawson Musical artist

John Collins Dawson IV (June 16, 1945 – July 21, 2009), nicknamed "Marmaduke", was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was best known as the leader and co-founder of the country rock band the New Riders of the Purple Sage.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Marmaduke
Birth dateJune 16, 1945
Birth place
Chicago , Illinois
Date of deathJuly 21, 2009
Place of death
San Miguel de Allende , Mexico

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Musical artist

Career started1964
Career ended1997
associated musical artist
New Riders of the Purple Sage
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Country rock
instrument
Guitar

John Dawson on Wikipedia