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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. He sang lead vocals on most of the band's songs.
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John C. Dawson · John Collins Dawson IV
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- MusicBrainz
- 29d59d18-89ae-4510-89a3-06105efda32c
- IPI
- 00063092296
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