Musician Birthdays – Artists – Entertainment – Information
Merle Travis – country singer/songwriter/guitarist – 1970 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame – 1977 The Country Music Hall of Fame – (11/17/1917 – 10/20/1983) Gerry
Floyd Cramer – American Hall of Fame pianist – best known for his “slip note” piano style – hits include – Last Date – On
Louis Myers – blues guitarist/harmonica – associated acts include – The Aces – (9/18/1929- 9/5/1994) Jimmie Rodgers – pop/adult contemporary singer/guitar/piano – hits include –
Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin – drummer – best known as part of the Motown studio band – The Funk Brothers – backing numerous artists –
George Hamilton IV – country singer/musician – 50’s teen idol – switched to country in the 60’s – hits include – Abilene – Early Morning
Bill Mack – singer/songwriter/radio host – hits include – Blue/Leann Rimes – Drinking Champagne/Cal Smith – George Strait – 1992 Texas Country Music Hall of