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Johnny Duncan's 88th Birthday
Texas country star Johnny Duncan, born 88 years ago today, scored hits in the 1970s.
In brief
Texas country star Johnny Duncan, born 88 years ago today, scored hits in the 1970s. Johnny Duncan, born October 5, 1938, in Dublin, Texas, scored country hits in the 1970s and died August 14, 2006. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Born in Texas
Johnny Duncan was born on October 5, 1938 in Dublin, Texas.
Country Hits in 1970s
Duncan scored number-one hits with janie fricke in the 1970s including 'thinking of a rendezvous' and 'it couldn't have been any better'.
Died in 2006
Johnny Duncan died of a heart attack on August 14, 2006 at age 67 in fort worth, texas.
Family Musical Background
Duncan grew up in a musical family with cousins who also became country stars.
Early Career
After studying english at texas christian university, he moved to new mexico in 1959 and worked as a dj before signing with columbia records in 1968.
Later Career
Duncan released his final album in 2004 after a career spanning the 1970s to 2000s.
The bottom line
Johnny Duncan, born October 5, 1938, in Dublin, Texas, scored country hits in the 1970s and died August 14, 2006.
