In 1931, one of our favorite Wilburn Brothers, Teddy was born in Hardy, Arkansas. Though they were known for their tight harmonies, and soulful renditions of country and gospel standards, and also had a long running TV series that made them popular, they were even more successful as country music publishers, and certainly were very blessed with Loretta Lynn being a member of their team. They never had a Number One on the charts, but had many Top Tens that still are very much remembered. They also backed Webb Pierce on many of his greatest hits.
In 1932, legendary bass player and member of the A-team session players, Bob Moore, was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been the bass player on many hits, including ones for Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins, and Roger Miller.
In 1935, Jack Reno, a protege of both Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton, was born in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and had several Top Twenty hits, including high charting versions of Vanity Fare's "Hitchin' A Ride" and the often recorded "Heartaches By The Number".
In 1935, George Richey was born in Promise Land, Arkansas. Despite all the ado about his relationship with Tammy Wynette, he was an extremely good songwriter, and had many successes as a producer.
In 1937, singer, songwriter, and producer Jimmy Bowen was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico.
In 1954, sweet voiced Jeannie Kendall was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her dad, Royce, were the Kendalls who had a lot of success on the charts. They had three Number Ones, "Heaven's Just A Sin Away", "Sweet Desire", and "Thank God For The Radio".
In 1974, John Denver was atop the charts with "Back Home Again", a great country tune.
In 1985, The Statler Brothers were again at the top of the charts with "Too Much On My Heart".
In 1991, Randy Travis added to his collection of Number One records with "Together Again".
In 1993, David Houston, certainly a stylist in the country music business, died from a brain aneurysm.
