In 1928, the great fiddler, Vassar Clements, was born in Kinard, South Carolina. He played with many greats of his day, including Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, the Earl Scruggs Revue, Faron Young, John Hartford, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and many others.
In 1940, O. B. McClinton was born in Senatobia, Mississippi. He was a black singer and guitarist who was a contemporary of Charley Pride, and who sounded just as country as Charley. He placed about fifteen hits on the country charts, though he certainly was no chart busting artist. All those who ever saw him perform knew that he was one of the best entertainers they ever saw, of any color.
In 1945, Stu Cook, heralded bassist for Credence Clearwater Revival and Southern Pacific, was born in Oakland, California.
In 1954, singer/songwriter Rob Crosby was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Although he has charted as a singer, he is most known for his work as a songwriter.
In 1981, Mickey Gilley topped the charts with "A Headache Tomorrow (Or A Heartache Tonight)".
In 1987, Waylon Jennings was credited with another Number One for "Rose In Paradise".
