Richard Dobson

Richard Dobson (March 19, 1942 – December 16, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter. Some of his songs were recorded by famous artists such as David Allan Coe ("Piece of Wood and Steel"), Guy Clark ("Forever, for Always, for Certain"; "Old Friends"), Lacy J. Dalton ("Old Friends"), Nanci Griffith ("Ballad of Robin Winter-Smith"), and Kelly Willis ("Hole in My Heart"). His song "Baby Ride Easy" was recorded as a duet by Carlene Carter and Dave Edmunds as well as by Billie Jo Spears and Del Reeves.

Richard Dobson
Birth nameRichard James Joseph Dobson II
Born(1942-03-19)March 19, 1942
Tyler, Texas, United States
DiedDecember 16, 2017(2017-12-16) (aged 75)
Diessenhofen, Switzerland
GenresCountry, folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1970s – 2017
LabelsButtermilk, Rinconada, RJD, Brambus, Sundown
Associated actsState of the Heart, Dick & the Dirt, Earthmover
Websitewww.richard-j-dobson.ch

Dobson died on December 16, 2017 of esophageal cancer in Diessenhofen, Switzerland at the age of 75.[1]

References

  1. "Revered Songwriter and 'Heartworn Highways' Performer Richard Dobson Has Died". Savingcountrymusic.com. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

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