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Dude Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Stephen McSwain March 11, 1915 |
| Died | February 11, 1991 (aged 75) |
| Genres | Western swing[1] |
| Occupations | Singer, bandleader, radio and television host |
| Instruments | Vocals,[2] guitar[3] |
| Labels | RCA Victor, Mercury |
Spouse | Sue Thompson |
John Stephen McSwain (March 11, 1915 – February 11, 1991),[5] better known by his stage name Dude Martin, was an American country singer[2] and bandleader, radio and early television personality.[6][1]
Career
[edit]In the 1930 and 1940s, Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang were regulars on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.[6]
He notably hosted KGO radio shows called Cowboy Review[7] and Sunrise Roundup and then, with the advent of television, moved to KGO-TV as well.[6]
He recorded for labels such as RCA Victor and Mercury.[1]
Personal life
[edit]He married singer Sue Thompson,[8] who performed and recorded with his band Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang.[1][9]
Accolades
[edit]In 2008, he was inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.[4][1]
Further reading
[edit]- Jim Goggin (2005). The Dude Martin Band Story. Trafford.
Billboard charts
[edit]- Dude Martin—Sue Thompson "If You Want My Lovin'" (1950) – No. 6, The Country and Western Disk Jockeys Pick
Billboard reviews
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Dude Martin". Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- 1 2 Bronson, Fred (1997). The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Billboard Books. ISBN 978-0-8230-7641-3.
- 1 2 "BACM Country Music History: 11th February - Dude Martin. Death". BACM Country Music Records (country-music-archive.com).
- 1 2 "Dude Martin". World Famous KWPX Cowpoke Radio.
- ↑ [1][4][3]
- 1 2 3 "Dude Martin". Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Radio Daily". 1944.
- ↑ Kienzle, Rich (11 October 2013). Southwest Shuffle. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-71889-2.
- ↑ "Folk Talent and Tunes". Billboard. 7 June 1952.