Al Dexter

Country, Musical Artist

1905 – 1984

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Who was Al Dexter?

Al Dexter was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known for "Pistol Packin' Mama," a 1944 hit that was one of the most popular recordings of the World War II years and later became a hit again with a cover by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters.

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Born
May 4, 1905
Jacksonville
Also known as
  • Dexter, Al
  • Clarence Albert Poindexter
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Texas
Died
Jan 28, 1984
Lewisville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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