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Dave Dudley (David Darwin Pedruska) was born on 3 May, 1928 in Spencer, Wisconsin, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department. Discover Dave Dudley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As David Darwin Pedruska
Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 3 May 1928
Birthday 3 May
Birthplace Spencer, Wisconsin, USA
Date of death 22 December, 2003
Died Place Danbury, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality United States

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Dave Dudley Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Dave Dudley's Wife?

His wife is Marie Dudley (? - 22 December 2003) ( his death)

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Dave Dudley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dave Dudley worth at the age of 75 years old? Dave Dudley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Dave Dudley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1928

Dave Dudley reigns supreme as the one and only king of trucker's country music. The tremendous success of his hit single "Six Days on the Road" in turn beget a whole new genre of country music. Other trucker's country songs Dave did are "Truck Drivin' Son of a Gun," "Trucker's Prayer," "Anything Leaving Town Today," "There Ain't No Easy Road," and "Two Six Packs Away. " Moreover, "Six Days on the Road" has been covered by such artists as Steve Earle, Sawyer Brown, Red Sovine and George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Born David Darwin Pedruska on May 3, 1928, in Spencer, Wisconsin, he grew up in Stevens Point. He received a guitar as a present from his father at age 11, but originally wanted to be a baseball pitcher. He played for the minor-league baseball team the Gainesville Owls. His budding baseball career was unfortunately cut short by an injury to his arm. Dave then decided to pursue a career as a country music singer. He worked briefly as a disc jockey at a Texas radio station and first began recording music for the National Recording Corporation.

1960

He had a few minor hit singles in the early 1960s prior to striking it big with his breakthrough smash "Six Days on the Road," which peaked at #2 on the country charts and cracked the Top 40 pop charts at #32.

Dave enjoyed a steady stream of hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He recorded more than 70 albums throughout his career.

1963

He was best known for his anthem to the men and women who move goods across America with 18 wheels. "Six Days on the Road" became his biggest hit in 1963.

1972

Hall--composed the score for the road movie comedy Deadhead Miles (1972) (Dudley and Hall also sang a duet on the song "Day Drinking").

1980

Although his songs failed to chart in the 1980s, he still remained a popular concert performer in that period. He received an honorary solid gold membership card from the Teamsters Union local in Nashville (the Teamsters Union is composed mainly of truck drivers).

1981

His songs are featured on the soundtracks to the films Four Friends (1981) and Dominick and Eugene (1988). In addition, Dudley--along with fellow country music singer/songwriter Tom T.