Dean Strickland also known as The Hitchhiking Guitarman takes his musical career one ride at a time. Through his hard work, talent and admitted "good fortune," he has safely traversed across Texas, Tennessee and California via the rides of more than 900 generous strangers, picking up fans and bolstering a supportive publicity base as he went. He may be a cowboy without a horse, but Strickland has his faith in God. Since 2005, country-western music performer Dean Strickland hasn't just been following his dreams - he's literally been hitchhiking toward them.
He recently completed a disc of original songs that he wrote and recorded on the road called "Hitchhiking Guitarman". There isn't any doubt about where Dean Strickland is coming from on this CD. This is a man who believes in life, his family and his Lord. Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" on Never Die Records, is a portrait of a man's life - the trials, tribulations, wins and losses that dot the highway of life. A recurring theme in Strickland's songwriting is his enduring Christian faith and his walk with the Lord Jesus Christ is reflected in most of his songs. Dean Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" is a country-gospel album with sincerity as its greatest asset.
Strickland does worry about the dangers of walking and hitchhiking long distances. He copes by praying. Most country superstars travel to concerts in luxury buses. Many regional country artists trek from gig to gig in mini vans. A real rambling singer, Dean Strickland takes the road less traveled.
As seen on CMT's Gone Country Episodes 1 & 2
American Cowboy Magazine write up on Dean Strickland
The Hitchhiking Guitarman CDs are available now
at Dean Strickland’s Live shows.
Also available in stores at the following locations:
Lone Star Music 1243 Gruene Road Gruene, Texas 78130
Cactus Jack's Hampe House 1706 Hunter Road Gruene, Texas 78130
Surf Club Records 309 A North Water Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Denton Recycled Books Records CDs 200 N Locust St. Denton, Texas 76201
Hastings, Books, Music, & Videos 2020 S. Georgia Amarillo, Texas 79102
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MP3s for the Hitchhiking Guitarman CD are available for purchase at the following online stores:
