In 1944, Chris Hillman was born in Los Angeles, California. As far as I am concerned, he is one of the best things to come out of Los Angeles, having been a member of the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the Desert Rose Band. Had it not been for Chris Hillman, Herb Pederson, Vern Gosdin, Gram Parsons, and EmmyLou Harris, perhaps real country music would have died a quicker death, but, with the influence of these people, we had pretty good decades in the 80s and 90s.
In 1952, Rabon Delmore, of the Delmore Brothers, passed away at the tender age of thirty six. The Delmore Brothers were pioneers in country music, and performed on the Grand Ole Opry in its infancy. There biggest hit was "Blues Stay Away From Me". Rabon died from lung cancer.
In 1955, Brian Prout, drummer for Diamond Rio, was born
In 1965, Eddie Arnold began a three week run at the top of the charts with "Make The World Go Away".
In 1971, Charley Pride began a five week run at the top of the charts with his career hit, "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'", written by Ben Peters.
In 1982, "Just You And I", by Eddie Rabbitt with Crystal Gayle, became a Number One record.
In 1993, Garth Brooks sat atop the charts with "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association".
