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Dick Curless

Birthday: March 17, 1932 (63 years) Died: May 25, 1995 (29 years Ago in )

HomeTown: Maine, Maine, United States

Dick Curless was an American country singer, affectionately nicknamed the Baron of Country Music. He was well-known for wearing a patch over one eye and hit singles such as “Hard, Hard Traveling Man” released in 1970. Dick Curless was born on March 17, 1932 in Maine, United States. Dick Curless died on May 25, 1995 at the age of 63 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Dick Curless, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Dick Curless Wiki Table

Stage NameDick Curless
Real NameDick Curless
Profession(s)Country Singer,
BirthdayMarch 17, 1932
Zodiac SignPisces
DeathDied on May 25, 1995 (29 years ago) (Age: 63 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceMaine, United States
HometownMaine, Maine, United States
NationalityAmerican

Dick Curless Family and Personal Life

  1. Dick Curless was born in Maine, United States.
  2. Dick Curless’s birth sign is Pisces.

Dick Curless Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Dick Curless? Dick Curless was an American country singer, distinguished as the Baron of Country Music due to his unique eye patch. He gained recognition for his hit singles, including “Hard, Hard Traveling Man” released in 1970.
  2. Early Career: Before gaining fame, Curless started his musical journey in a Massachusetts radio show in 1948 and was a part of a local band named Trail Blazers.
  3. Military Service: In 1952, Curless was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War until 1954.
  4. Inspiration for Fiction: Curless’s image and career were an inspiration for a character in Stephen King’s comic novel, Ghost Rider.
  5. Marital Life: Dick Curless married his wife, Pauline, in 1961.
  6. Literary Mention: Stephen King’s novel, Salem’s Lot published in 1971, references Curless’s song, “Bury the Bottle With Me.”

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