Saturday, September 1, 2012

September 3 in Country Music History

In 1925, Hank Thompson was born in Waco, Texas.  Not only was he a pioneer in the Country and Western Music genre, he was the first to do many things including recording a live album, using a drum set and an electric guitar at certain venues, and many other firsts which are now trivia questions. 

In 1933, Tompall Glaser was born in Spalding, Nebraska.  He was one of the original Outlaws who recorded with Waylon, Willie, and Jessi Colter, and also was a member of the Glasers, who probably were most famous for their vocals on "El Paso" behind Marty Robbins. 

In 1983, George Strait was at the top of the charts with "A Fire I Can't Put Out".

In 1988, Rodney Crowell was at the Number One position on the charts with "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried"

In 1994, "Whisper My Name" became a Number One for Randy Travis.