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Mar 16, 1934
Ray Walker is born in Centerville, Mississippi. As a member of The Jordanaires, he sings background vocals on hits by Tammy Wynette, Elvis Presley and Kenny Rogers, among others, as the group carves a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Apr 7, 1934
Drummer and vibraphonist Victor Feldman is born in London, England. Known for his work with Steely Dan, he plays on the Glen Campbell hits "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "Hey Little One"
May 10, 1934
Drummer Tommy Perkins is born in Oklahoma City. As a member of The Texas Playboys, he appears on the Bob Wills classic "Faded Love" in 1950
May 19, 1934
Bass player Bobby Dyson is born in Dalehart, Texas. He plays on hits by Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings, among others, and is reportedly the first musician to play electric bass on the Grand Ole Opry
Aug 20, 1934
Steel guitarist Sneaky Pete Kleinow is born in South Bend, Indiana. He joins The Flying Burrito Brothers, but also does later session work, appearing on Johnny Lee's "Lookin' For Love" and Linda Ronstadt's "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)"
Oct 22, 1934
Leo Jackson is born in Meridian, Mississippi. He becomes the primary road guitarist for Jim Reeves, playing on "Distant Drums" and several other Reeves hits. Jackson also plays on a trio of George Strait singles
Nov 4, 1934
Fiddler Kenneth "Little Red" Hayes is born in Garden Valley, Texas. He plays on country hits by Jim Reeves and Hank Thompson and tours behind Ray Price, George Jones and Mel Tillis
Dec 14, 1934
Charlie Hodge is born in Decatur, Georgia. A member of Elvis Presley's entourage of security personnel and friends, dubbed the Memphis Mafia, he also plays guitar on many of The King's 1970s recordings, including "Moody Blue" and "Way Down"
Feb 21, 1935
Keyboard player Richard Powell is born in Seffner, Florida. He appears in 1972 on Waylon Jennings' solo version of "Good Hearted Woman"
Feb 27, 1935
Steel guitarist Norm Hamlet is born in Woodside, California. As a member of Merle Haggard's band, The Strangers, Hamlet plays on "Ramblin' Fever," "Big City" and "If We Make It Through December." He also teaches Barbara Mandrell to play steel
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