Dusty Rose Born:  April 19, 1921 KRNR Roseburg, OR KWRO Coquille, OR

About The Artist Before Branson, Missouri became the music mecca it is today, it gave roots to a fellow by the name of Dusty Rose who made a name for himself in the hillbilly music field. He had a recording contract with Fabor Records back about 1955 or so. Later on, Dusty moved west to Oregon in 1948. He decided to try radio work and for a time was heard over KWRO in Coquille, Oregon. It was while he was there that the Maddox Brothers and Rose heard him doing his song, "Beautiful Bouqet" and eventually recorded it themselves. And even did a few more of his tunes after that which gave Dusty's career a bit of a boost at the time. It was another Fabor recording artist, Ginny Wright, who brought Dusty to the attention of the label owner, Fabor Robinson (who also owned Abbott records). His initial releases were "The Birds And The Bees" and "It Makes Me So Mad". Along about 1955, he was up in Roseburg, Oregon, doing a daily disc jockey show and also handling a Saturday amateur show that showcased the local talents. Dusty's wife, Betty, was also a part of his shows. Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs No. 39 (February 1955); American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT.

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Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   Fabor Rec. No. Side Song Title   120 A Birds And The Bees   120 B It Makes Me So Sad   128 A My Little King   128 B She's Wearing Shorts   134 A Hula Rock   134 B I Get The Strangest Feeling   138 A Rockin' Maraccas   138 B Yummy Yummy Yum