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Description
Dick Curless (1932-1995) from Fort Fairfield rose to stardom with his 1965 single, A Tombstone Every Mile that highlights his baritone voice. As a teen, he played with Yodeling Slim Clark in Massachusetts under the name The Tumbleweed Kid. Curless started performing in Maine when he returned from serving in the Korean War. He won a national talent contest hosted by Arthur Godfrey in 1957, and over his career had 22 Billboard country hits.
About This Item
- Title: Dick Curless with horse, Bangor, ca. 1979
- Creation Date: circa 1979
- Subject Date: circa 1979
- Location: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 25.4 cm x 20.3 cm
- Local Code: Coll S-6200
- Object Type: Image
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Item 148500
Dick Curless publicity photograph, ca. 1965
Item 148501
Dick Curless record, 1960
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