Ken Carson

American Country singer and cowboy actor in westerns. Member of The Sons Of The Pioneers Mr. Carson joined the singing group in 1942 after Roy Rogers (3), a founding member, left to act in films. Mr. Carson sang on the group's two best-known recordings, "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water." His tenor was the echoing voice singing "cool, clear water" on the latter. He appeared in 22 of Mr. Rogers's movies as a member of the group that backed up the actor when he sang. Date of Birth 14 November 1914, Coalgate, Oklahoma, USA Date of Death 7 April 1994, Jacksonville, Florida, USA (Lou Gehrig's disease)