Jimmy Dean
Dean was born in Olton, Texas, joined the Merchant Marine at age seventeen, and served in the Air Force in Washington, D.C. It was during this time there that he began his musical career, singing with country bands in local venues.
Dean was born in Olton, Texas, joined the Merchant Marine at age seventeen, and served in the Air Force in Washington, D.C. It was during this time there that he began his musical career, singing with country bands in local venues. See less