American musician
While he was serving in the United States Navy during the 1960s, he began performing.
In 2007 he was named as Poet Laureate of Texas.
He has two daughters, Darcie (to whom the song "Dear Darcie" is dedicated) and Felicity (for whom his record label, Felicity Records, is named).
He was president of the folk music club at North Texas State University (now University of North Texas).
Graduated from Denton High School in Denton, Texas in 1963. Following graduation he enrolled in North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) in Denton, Texas.
He died from an accidental gunshot. He was moving a rifle from a vehicle when it slid out of its case and fired when the stock hit the ground.
Survived by 2 daughters: Darcy and Felicity. Darcy was the inspiration for his song "Dear Darcy". Felicity Music was the name of his recording company.
Admitted to the Texas Music Hall of Fame in March 2003. 30 days later he had a massive stroke that required e years of physical therapy to relearn to walk, talk, play the guitar and sing.
