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    • Mar 3, 1966
    Buffalo Springfield, an important link in the growth of country-rock, forms in Los Angeles. Founding members include guitarists Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay, drummer Dewey Martin and bass player Bruce Palmer
    May 13, 1966
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band gets paid for a concert for the first time when the group plays The Paradox in Orange, California
    May 22, 1966
    Bruce Springsteen writes his first song in the back seat of a Mercury on the way to a recording session. A future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, he will also write the Mel McDaniel country hit "Stand On It"
    Aug 29, 1966
    The Beatles perform their final concert at San Francisco's Candlestick Park. The lead singer for the opening act, The Remains, is Barry Tashian, who goes on to sing background vocals with Emmylou Harris
    Oct 16, 1966
    The Stanley Brothers give their final full-length concert in Bean Blossom, Indiana. Carter Stanley dies less than two months later
    Jan 1, 1967
    Elvis Presley's new contract with manager Colonel Tom Parker takes effect. Parker receives a 50% commission on any income above guarantees
    Jan 1, 1967
    The Four Guys move from West Virginia to Nashville. Three months later, they join the Grand Ole Opry
    Apr 30, 1967
    Freddy Weller makes his debut as a member of Paul Revere & The Raiders on CBS' "The Ed Sullivan Show"
    Jul 11, 1967
    One day after leaving The New Christy Minstrels, Kenny Rogers forms The First Edition with Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams
    Oct 10, 1967
    Dolly Parton records with Porter Wagoner for the first time



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