How many years was john Wayne the singing black and white cowboy?

John Wayne was never a "singing cowboy." He was known for his roles in Westerns, but he wasn't a singer. The singing cowboy archetype was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, with stars like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

John Wayne's career spanned from the silent era to the 1970s, and he was more known for his tough, stoic persona.