Al Dexter

Al Dexter
Background information
Birth nameClarence Albert Poindexter
Born(1905-05-04)May 4, 1905
Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1984(1984-01-28) (aged 78)
Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1936–1968
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Clarence Albert Poindexter (May 4, 1905 – January 28, 1984), known best as Al Dexter, was an American country musician and songwriter.

He is best known today for his most popular song, "Pistol Packin' Mama", a 1943 hit which was one of the most popular recordings of the World War II years, and later became a hit again with a cover by Bing Crosby, as well as the Andrews Sisters.