In 1926, the most recorded guitarist in music, Harold Bradley, was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the brother of Owen Bradley, and together they established the Quonset Hut, which was the first recording studio on 16th Avenue in Nashville.
In 1936, singer/songwriter/actor/musician Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas. As a songwriter he began by writing such hits as "Billy Bayou" and "Invitation To The Blues". As he worked on his career, he began playing behind celebrated artists, including Minnie Pearl and Ray Price (with the Cherokee Cowboys). He finally landed a deal of his own, and the rest is history.
In 1943, songwriter and guitarist Dick Feller was born in Bronaugh, Missouri. He played behind many major artists, and was a songwriter who penned quite a few hits, including "Lord, Mr. Ford" and "Some Days Are Diamond (Some Days Are Stone)". He has also written and performed many advertising jingles.
In 1954, John Barlow Jarvis was born in Pasadena, California. He is known for his keyboard playing, both behind some of the biggest names in show business and in the studio. He is also known for his songwriting ability as he has been associated with "I Still Believe In You" by Vince Gill, and several cuts by others.
In 1972, guitarist Red Smiley, of Smiley and Reno, passed away in Richmond, Virginia from the effects of diabetes.
In 1974, Tex Ritter, singer/songwriter/musician/actor passed away from a heart attack in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1979, prolific songwriter Wayne Walker died in Nashville, Tennessee. "I've Got A New Heartache", "All The Time", "Thoughts Of A Fool", "Leaving On Your Mind", and "Burning Memories" are just a few of the great tunes penned by Walker.
In 2006, music businessperson Louise Scruggs passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a pioneer in the field of personal management, and was a major reason behind the success of her husband, Earl Scruggs.
In 2015, country music lost a legend, Little Jimmy Dickens. He was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry, and the Country Music Hall of Fame, who had given many country music artists a helping hand as they tried to get their start, including Marty Robbins. He was known for his rhinestone suits, his big guitars, and his comedic talents. Though he charted just a few times, he was a real entertainer who had his only Number One with "May The Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose".
