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Richard William Curless (March 17, 1932 – May 25, 1995) was an American country music singer. [1] . He usually wore a patch over his right eye. Biography. Curless was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, United States, and moved with his family to Massachusetts at the age of eight. [1] .
Richard William Curless (* 17. März 1932 in Fort Fairfield, Maine; † 25. Mai 1995) war ein US-amerikanischer Country-Musik-Sänger, ein Pionier des LKW-Musik-Genres, allgemein bekannt als der „Baron der Country-Musik“. Sein Markenzeichen war die Augenklappe über dem rechten Auge.
In 1967, Curless recorded “A Tombstone Every Mile.” The song was an instant success, and quickly broke the top 5 Billboard country music charts—propelling Curless to national stardom. After touring with the Buck Owens All Star Show from 1966 to 1968, Curless became an international artist.
A native of Fort Fairfield, Maine, Dick Curless came from a musical family. His mother, Ella, played piano and organ while his father, Phil, played guitar, banjo, and harmonica; additionally, he introduced Curless to the music of Jimmie Rodgers.
10. Feb. 2010 · Dick CurlessHard, Hard Traveling Man(1970)1. Big Wheel Cannonball2. Six Days On The Road3. Winter's Comin' On Again4. Drag 'em Off The Interstate Sock I...
Dick Curless. More images. Real Name: Richard William Curless. Profile: American country music singer and guitarist. Inducted in Maine CMA Hall of Fame (1978) and Massachusetts CMA Hall of Fame (1984). Born: March 17, 1932 in Ft. Fairfield, Maine, USA. Died: May 25, 1995 in Togus, Maine, USA.
Dick Curless—best known for his national 1965 hit, the truck-driving anthem “A Tombstone Every Mile”—was one of the most versatile and powerfully eloquent singers of his time. In the 1950s, he became a regional favorite in the Northeast for his wide-ranging repertoire and his smooth, sonorous baritone. In 1965, Curless was named Most ...