Artist

Ken Carson

country singer

Coalgate, United States · 1914 – 1994

Ken Carson is a musician from Coalgate, United States, active 1914–1994. Their discography on Gatefold includes 2 records. They also recorded with Sons of the Pioneers.

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1914

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2 projects · 24 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American Country singer and cowboy actor in westerns.
Member of The Sons Of The Pioneers
Mr. Carson joined the singing group in 1942 after Roy Rogers, a founding member, left to act in films. Mr. Carson sang on the group's two best-known recordings, "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water." His tenor was the echoing voice singing "cool, clear water" on the latter.
He appeared in 22 of Mr. Rogers's movies as a member of the group that backed up the actor when he sang.
Date of Birth
14 November 1914, Coalgate, Oklahoma, USA
Date of Death
7 April 1994, Jacksonville, Florida, USA (Lou Gehrig's disease)

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