Country singer Dick Curless, known for his baritone voice and eye patch, was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine. He had more than 20 hit recordings on the country charts; his biggest hit was “A Tombstone Every Mile” (1965)—it showcased Maine and his signature sound. Now the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville is honoring the singer/guitarist with an exhibit: “Dick Curless: Hard Traveling Man From Maine.” We discuss his life and legacy, and hear from those who were close to him.
Panelists:
Peter Guralnick, award-winning music critic and author; he co-curated the Hall of Fame exhibit
Mick Buck, curatorial director, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Bobby Stanton, associate professor, Berklee College of Music; played guitar with Dick Curless
VIP callers:
Bucky Mitchell, played drums with Dick Curless and booked him for shows; Maine Country Music Hall of Famer
William Chinnock, grandson of Dick Curless (his mother, Terry, is Curless’s daughter); law student
Barry Darling, former radio music host, including for Maine Public Radio, audio recordist; he recorded "A Tombstone Every Mile" in 1965
