John Collins Dawson IV, 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. He sang lead vocals on most of the band’s... Wikipedia
Born: June 16, 1945, Chicago, IL
Died: July 21, 2009 (age 64 years), San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Music group: New Riders of the Purple Sage (1969 – 1997)
Spouse: Elana Dawson (m. 1972–2004)