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    • Mar 31, 1926
    Fiddler Tommy Jackson is born in Birmingham, Alabama. He becomes noted for his double-stop technique--bowing two strings at once--while playing on hits by Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Ernest Tubb and Ray Price
    Apr 17, 1944
    Fiddler Tommy Jackson enlists in the Army, becoming an airborne tailgunner in the Pacific. Following World War II, he plays on scores of country hits by Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Kitty Wells and Ray Price, among others
    Apr 3, 1946
    Fiddler Tommy Jackson is discharged from the Army after two years of service. Within a year, he's playing on country sessions, ultimately dotting hits by Hank Williams, Red Foley, Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb, among others
    Feb 13, 1947
    Hank Williams records "Honky Tonkin'" for the first time at the WSM Studios in Nashville for Sterling Records. He also records "Pan American." The date marks the first commercial recording session for legendary fiddler Tommy Jackson
    May 4, 1963
    The Wilburn Brothers debut their syndicated TV show in 19 markets, providing early exposure to Loretta Lynn. Other regular cast members include Harold Morrison, Don Helms and Tommy Jackson
    Dec 9, 1979
    Fiddler Tommy Jackson dies in Nashville. One of the most influential musicians to play the instrument, he took part in recordings by Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Ray Price and Little Jimmy Dickens, among others
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