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Honky tonk girl. Collector of all things music. I write about old country and blues, mostly because I love the history of rock n’ roll. I am currently the lead singer and bassist for a Midwest country/rockabilly band you’ve never heard of.
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This week in 1959 country fans were listening to Johnny Cash “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town.”

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On this day in 1957 Buck Owens signed with Capitol Records. He was in studio as a session player for The Farmer Boys, who had picked 4 of Buck’s songs to record. When producer Ken Nelson discovered this, and that Buck was in negotiations with Don Law at Columbia, he convinced him to sign that day.

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Orville Couch was born on this day in 1935. (February 21, 1935-May 26, 2002)

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Laurie Records celebrating their second anniversary February, 1960.

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On this day in 1957, Webb Pierce left the Grand Ole Opry for the second time. He did not agree with the artists paying fees.

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1935 Gibson Guitars Quarter Century Club. Seven men who had worked at Gibson for at least 25 years. (The Kalamazoo Gazette)

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Born on this day in 1914, Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski. We know him as Pee Wee King.

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“Aw, Billy Byrd now..." Remembering Billy Byrd (February 17, 1920-August 7, 2001). Known as lead guitarist for Ernest Tubb, and for the Gibson Byrdland guitar, Billy’s jazz background had a significant impact on Nashville guitarists. In 1959 he released this solo album: I Love a Guitar.

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Like many others in the late 30s, Kentucky natives George and Leslie York moved to Detroit for the auto industry. In 1939 they recorded their first record as The York Brothers, “Hamtramck Mama.” By the spring of 1940 it was a huge hit in Detroit—and was banned by the Mayor of nearby Hamtramck.

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On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley opened for Hank Snow at the high school field house in Odessa, Texas. Roy Orbison was in the audience.

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Fotoprint Company ad with Faron Young.

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On this day in 1958. Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Capitol Records loves disc jockeys.

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1966 NYE party at young adult club The Winchester Cathedral, serving only near beer, coke, coffee, and hot chocolate. Featuring the underground sounds of The Blue House Basement (pictured) and Sly and the Family Stone.

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Tennessee Ernie Ford was born on this day in 1919.

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Liberty Records, 1964.

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More Gene Vincent on his birthday.

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Gene Vincent was born on this day in 1935.

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A pioneer of blues, Josh White was born on this day in 1914.

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A February 1964 article on the ratings success of The Beatles Ed Sullivan performance. I like the bonus Libby’s Tomato Juice and Buck Owens ads. I’d definitely go to that Valentine’s Day show!

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On this day in 1964, The Beatles made their legendary first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. There were mixed reviews.

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This week in 1950, country music fans were listening to “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” by Red Foley.

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In 1960 Elvis broke his little finger playing football. He stayed overnight in the hospital for this? Be careful out there today!

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The Texas Troubadour, Ernest Tubb, was born on this day in 1914.

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Although there is some argument over whether he was born Feb 8th or 18th, or if it was 1889 or 1894, music historians agree that Lonnie Johnson was a major influence on some of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century. This was 1927. 6/88 Glide.

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King Records, 1947, promoting what would become a big hit for Moon Mullican.

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This week in 1947 had Louis Jordan at the top of the “most-played jukebox race records” chart.

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This week in 1947, fans of country music were listening to Merle Travis: “So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed.”

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The most popular country “folk” record in February, 1945 was Al Dexter and his Troopers: “I’m Losing My Mind Over You.”

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A soldier in January, 1945 offers his opinion on why hillbilly music is so popular.

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This week in 1955 the biggest country music single was “Loose Talk” by Carl Smith.

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