In 1898, Herman Crook, or the Crook Brothers, was born in Scottsboro, Tennessee. He was a harmonica player who was on the original Grand Ole Opry show, and who performed until his death of a heart attack in 1988, after his last performance at the Opry.
In 1950, John Wesley Ryles was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. Though he did have a recording career as a solo artist, after Curt Young, he has been the premier backup singer for many recording artists such as George Jones.
In 1957, "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley was at Number One on the country charts. What were those people thinking?
In 1978, Eddie Rabbitt was atop the charts with "I Just Want To Love You".
In 1989, Randy Travis was on top of the country charts with his rendition of the Brook Benton and Clyde Otis written classic, "It's Just A Matter Of Time".
