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Jan 1, 1948
The American Federation of Musicians initiates a strike against the nation's record companies. It lasts until December
Dec 14, 1948
The American Federation of Musicians ends a strike against the nation's record companies, nearly a year after it was enacted
Feb 4, 1949
Hank Williams joins the Musicians Union in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dec 28, 1952
Hank Williams gives his final performance, for 130 people at a holiday party for members of the Musicians' Union in Montgomery
Jul 30, 1954
Elvis Presley applies for membership in the American Federation of Musicians at Local 71 in Memphis
May 16, 1956
Drummer Billy "Bun" Wilson joins the American Federation of Musicians Local 257 in Nashville. He plays on Ernest Tubb's 1961 hit "Thoughts Of A Fool"
Jun 5, 1963
Violinist Martin Katahn joins the Nashville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. Over the next 20 years, he contributes to such hits as Tom T. Hall's "I Love," Elvis Presley's "Moody Blue," Olivia Newton-John's "Don't Stop Believin'" and Sammi Smith's "Help Me Make It Through The Night"
May 7, 1964
Jan Howard joins the American Federation of Musicians' Local 257 in Nashville
Jan 27, 1965
Del Reeves joins the American Federation of Musicians in Nashville
Sep 28, 1966
Cellist Martha McCrory joins the Nashville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. During her union tenure, she plays on dozens of country hits, including Charlie Rich's "The Most Beautiful Girl," Elvis Presley's "Moody Blue," Marty Robbins' "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" and Dave & Sugar's "Golden Tears"
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