John Stephen McSwain (March 11, 1915 – February 11, 1991), better known by his stage name Dude Martin, was an American country singer and bandleader, radio and early television personality.
Career In the 1930 and 1940s, Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang were regulars on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He notably hosted KGO radio shows called Cowboy Review and Sunrise Roundup and then, with the advent of television, moved to KGO-TV as well.
He recorded for labels such as RCA Victor and Mercury.
Personal life He married singer Sue Thompson, who performed and recorded with his band Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang.
Accolades In 2008, he was inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.
Further reading Jim Goggin (2005). The Dude Martin Band Story. Trafford.
Billboard charts Dude Martin—Sue Thompson "If You Want My Lovin'" (1950) – No. 6, The Country and Western Disk Jockeys Pick
Billboard reviews "Boogie Woogie Cowboy" / "It's Lonesome Out Tonight" (1950) "Love Ticket" / "I'd Love a Home" (1952)
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