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Richard James Joseph Dobson II (March 19, 1942 – December 16, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and author. Dobson was part of the outlaw country movement and spent time in the 1970s with Townes Van Zandt , Mickey White, Rex "Wrecks" Bell, Guy Clark , Steve Earle , Rodney Crowell , and "Skinny" Dennis Sanchez .
Dec 18, 2017 · Richard Dobson, who wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Guy Clark and others, died in Switzerland in 2017. He was a contemporary of Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and also appeared in the documentary 'Heartworn Highways'.
Dobson wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith and others, and also published books and newsletters. He lived in Switzerland for many years, but returned to Nashville to record and perform.
Jun 22, 2021 · Richard Dobson was featured in the documentary, Heartworn Highways and his songs have been recorded by Townes Van Zandt, Chris Stapleton, Guy Clark, Nan...
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Dec 17, 2017 · Richard Dobson, a Texas-born songwriter who lived in Switzerland, passed away on December 16th, 2017. He was known for his winding road, his literary skills, and his appearance in the documentary Heartworn Highways.
Dec 18, 2017 · Richard Dobson — a singer and songwriter who penned songs for Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Guy Clark, Carlene Carter and David Allan Coe, among others — died on Saturday (Dec. 16) at...
Dec 19, 2017 · Dobson wrote songs covered by Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith and others, and performed in the documentary Heartworn Highways. He lived in Switzerland since the late 1990s and released several albums, including tributes to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.
