12. Fred Rooker
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He says he’s “spinnin’ guns and twine. Spinnin’ yarns that rhyme.” I’m not sure exactly what he meant by that.
11. Charlie Chambers
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A self described “ole worn out cowboy”, Charlie is a kind and gentle guy. He has a hard time getting around anymore, but can still sing and play his cowboy songs with ease.
10. Red Steagall
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Red is probably the most famous cowboy poet of them all. He has performed for presidents, been on t.v. and even discovered Reba McEntire. He’s also the official Cowboy Poet of Texas.
9 Jerry Johnson
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The esteemed mayor of Alpine.
8. Mike Querner
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Mike is a former Army Special Forces soldier who lives in Temple, Texas. He also happens to know the history of Cowboy Poetry better than most folks I have talked to.
7. Don Cadden
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Don Cadden lives in Alpine, Texas.
