Peter Rowan
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About
Bluegrass musician known for composing Panama Red and Lonesome L.A. Cowboy. He was proficient with guitar, mandolin, and yodeling.
Before Fame
He created his own rockabilly band called The Cupids while in junior high school.
Trivia
He contributed several songs to the New Riders of the Purple Sage's repertoire.
Family Life
His parents were musicians. He was a Buddhist.
Associated With
He was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley and Joan Baez.