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    • Dec 20, 1917
    Fiddler Charles "Skeeter" Willis is born in Coalton, Oklahoma. With brothers Guy and Vic, he forms The Willis Brothers, who back Hank Williams and Eddy Arnold on their way to a lengthy membership in the Grand Ole Opry
    Dec 11, 1946
    Hank Williams has his first recording session, for Sterling Records, at the WSM Studios in Nashville, backed by The Willis Brothers and bass player Chuck Wright. Among the songs recorded are "Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" and "Wealth Won't Save Your Soul"
    Jan 28, 1976
    Fiddler Skeeter Willis dies in a Nashville hospital. He was a member of The Willis Brothers, who played on numerous Eddy Arnold hits and backed Hank Williams on his first recording session
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