In 1917, Skeeter Willis, of the Willis Brothers, was born in Coalton, Oklahoma. Besides being a headlining band, they played behind Eddy Arnold and Hank Williams, among others. Their biggest hit was "Give Me 40 Acres To (Turn This Rig Around)". They were Grand Ole Opry Members, also.
In 1956, Rob Hajacos, session fiddler, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
In 1975, C. W. McCall started a six week run at the top of the charts with his smash CB radio hit, "Convoy".
In 1980, Mickey Gilley was atop the charts with "That's All That Matters".
In 1980, Jack Stapp, founding father of Tree Publishing Company, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 1982, legendary producer Don Law passed away outside Galveston, Texas. He worked with many of the best country performers, including Lefty Frizzell, Johnny Cash, Carl Smith, Ray Price, and Johnny Horton. That in itself is worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame which now honors him.
In 1986, The Bellamy Brothers learned that "Too Much Is Not Enough", but it is enough to get them a Number One for their record with that catchy title.
In 1997, Garth Brooks began a three week stint at the top of the charts with "Longneck Bottle", which was co-written by Steve Wariner.
In 1999, Hank Snow passed away in Madison, Tennessee, after a Hall of Fame career that lasted more than a half century. Known for his style, and his guitar work, he put out many hit records, including "I'm Movin' On", "The Golden Rocket", "The Rhumba Boogie", "I Don't Hurt Anymore", "I've Been Everywhere", and "Hello Love", and included eighty five charted hits.
