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THE PLATTERS ON TV IN 1958

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SINGER BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1937


From left: Waylon Jennings and the great Buddy Holly.


Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002)

Country singer-songwriter and musician Waylon Jennings, without even
knowing how to read music, vowed to have a career in as a musician and
never have to pick cotton again. He narrated the original CBS-TV series 
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985). In 1985 joined the super group The
Highwaymen with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. 


      

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POPULAR GUITARIST HAS DIED AT 72


Henry Campbell Liken McCullough (21 July 1943 – 14 June 2016)

McCullough was a Northern Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was
best known for his work as a member of Spooky Tooth, Paul McCartney &
Wings
, The Grease Band and Sweeney’s Men. He also performed and
recorded as a solo artist and session musician. His wife Josie confirmed
that he had died at home earlier this morning. McCullough suffered a
heart attack in November 2012, leaving him with many health problems..

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SINGLE RECORDED ON THIS DAY IN 1965

The track “Yesterday” was recorded at Abbey Road Studios immediately
following the taping of "I’m Down", and four days before McCartney’s 23rd
birthday. McCartney’s vocal and acoustic guitar, together with a string
quartet
, essentially made for the first solo performance of the band.

         

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