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    • Sep 26, 1920
    Fiddler/vocalist Tommy Doss is born in Weiser, Idaho. After performing with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys from 1945-1947, he replaces Bob Nolan in the Sons Of The Pioneers in 1949, beginning a longtime membership in the western harmony group
    Jan 16, 1923
    Roy Lanham is born in Corbin, Kentucky. A member of The Sons Of The Pioneers for two decades, he plays guitar on such hits as Loretta Lynn's "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl," Ned Miller's "From A Jack To A King" and Roy Rogers & Dale Evans' "Happy Trails"
    Jun 1, 1925
    Dale Henry Warren is born in Summerville, Kentucky. He joins the Sons Of The Pioneers in 1952, though he is not a member of the original Sons, who are eventually inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
    Sep 30, 1931
    An ad in The Los Angeles Herald seeks a yodeler for an "old-time act." Lifeguard Bob Nolan responds, landing a spot in what becomes The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Nov 15, 1933
    Guitarist Rusty Richards is born in Long Beach, California. He joins the western group The Sons Of The Pioneers from 1963-1966
    Mar 13, 1934
    KFWB announcer Harry Hall introduces The Pioneer Trio on the Los Angeles radio station, saying the act is too young to be considered pioneers, but could be "sons of pioneers." Thus, the Sons Of The Pioneers receive their name
    Aug 8, 1934
    The Sons Of The Pioneers record "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" in Los Angeles during the group's first recording session
    Aug 10, 1934
    The Sons Of The Pioneers' Tim Spencer marries Velma Blanton in California. Bandmate Bob Nolan sings "I Love You Truly" at the ceremony; Hugh Farr plays fiddle
    Nov 26, 1934
    Decca releases The Sons Of The Pioneers' "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
    Mar 7, 1935
    The Sons Of The Pioneers sign a one-year recording contract with Decca. The group receives two cents for every two-sided single it sells
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