Wednesday, January 2, 2013

January 3 in Country Music History

In 1917, Leon McAuliffe, noted Western Swing musician and bandleader, was born in Houston, Texas.  He is most famous for his time with Bob Wills as his steel guitarist.  Take it away, Leon.

In 1970, David Houston began a four week run at the top of the charts with "Baby, Baby (I Know You're A  Lady".  

In 1981, producer Felton Jarvis passed away in Nashville, Tennessee from the effects of a stroke.