- During WWII, he was employed by Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, California, on defense-related work.
- Was the animated voice of Uncle Pecos (Pecos Pest (1955)) and is credited for the guitar improvisation on "Froggie Went A-Courtin.".
- Character actor/singer, supporting player in countless film and TV westerns over a 40 year career. He began his career as a member of the legendary western vocal group Sons of the Pioneers.
- The Sons of the Pioneers were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6843 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Appeared on several of the Sons of the Pioneers' RCA Victor recordings. One of Shug's songs "Forgive and Forget" showed up on an early album.
- The highlight of his association with the Sons of the Pioneers was an appearance at Carnegie Hall in 1951.
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