Roger Alan Wade
American singer-songwriter
Roger Alan Wade is an American singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Career
According to his website, Wade has penned songs for country legends such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Hank Williams, Jr. and several others. One of his best known songs is "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough" for the Jackass movie from his All Likkered Up album. He also co-wrote the hit song "Country State of Mind" with Hank Williams, Jr.
Much of Wade's work is comedically-based, while the other side is serious and takes on a lyrical tone. It includes songs such as such as "The First Time I Saw Waylon", "Brainerd Road", "Jingle Jangle", "Cohere Coheres", "Loneliness Is My Only True Friend", "A Sioux Named Boy", "Old Dixie Highway", and "Sometimes I Don't Know If I'll Make It". He also performed the music for the Jackass movie series.
Wade wrote "The Light Outlives the Star" for a friend of his daughter who died in an automobile accident. It later served as a tribute to his friend and fan, Ryan Dunn, who died in a car accident on June 20, 2011.
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