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    • Jan 31, 1932
    Producer Rick Hall is born in Franklin County, Alabama. Owner of the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, he oversees hits by The Osmonds, Paul Anka, Mac Davis, Shenandoah, Jerry Reed and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band
    Apr 15, 1957
    Two weeks after Rick Hall lost his wife in a car accident, his father dies when a tractor overturns. Devastated, Hall gives up a steady job and starts playing music. Eventually, he establishes Fame Recording Studio in Florence, Alabama, becoming a producer for Bobbie Gentry, Jerry Reed and Mac Davis
    Sep 11, 1970
    Soul singer Clarence Carter picks up a gold single for "Patches," produced by Rick Hall
    Oct 26, 1970
    The Osmonds record the pop hit "One Bad Apple" at the Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The session is guided by future country producer Rick Hall
    Nov 10, 1970
    Donny Osmond records the pop hit "Sweet And Innocent" at the Fame Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The song is written by producer Rick Hall and country producer/songwriter Billy Sherrill
    Feb 4, 1971
    The Osmonds' pop hit "One Bad Apple" goes gold. It's produced by future country producer Rick Hall
    Jun 21, 1971
    The Osmonds record the pop hit "Yo-Yo" at Muscle Shoals' Fame Recording Studio with future country producer Rick Hall
    Aug 30, 1971
    Teenager Donny Osmond scores a gold single with his pop hit "Sweet And Innocent." It's written by country producer Billy Sherrill and future country producer Rick Hall
    Oct 13, 1971
    Teen idol Donny Osmond's "Go Away Little Girl" is certified gold. The pop hit is produced by future country producer Rick Hall
    Nov 17, 1971
    The Osmonds pick up a gold single with their pop hit "Yo-Yo." Written by Joe South, it's produced by future country producer Rick Hall
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