John Dawson | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:197311290000_John_Dawson_NRPS_R1_05.jpg) John "Marmaduke" Dawson in 1973 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Collins Dawson IV |
| Also known as | Marmaduke |
| Born | June 16, 1945 Chicago, Illinois |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | July 21, 2009 (aged 64) San Miguel de Allende, Mexico |
| Genres | Country rock |
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| Years active | 1964–1997 |
| Formerly of | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
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.