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Jan 27, 1937

Steel guitarist Buddy Emmons is born in Mishawaka, Indiana. Emmons becomes an influential musician, playing for the likes of Little Jimmy Dickens, Ray Price, George Strait, Linda Ronstadt, The Everly Brothers and Ernest Tubb

Mar 6, 1937

Steel guitarist Ben Keith is born in Fort Riley, Kansas. Raised in Kentucky, he plays on such hits as Patsy Cline's "I Fall To Pieces," Emmylou Harris' "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Faron Young's "Country Girl" and Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold"

Mar 20, 1937

Jerry Reed is born in Atlanta. A rhythmic guitarist, he earns a Grammy for "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and a million-seller with "Amos Moses." Reed writes Johnny Cash's "A Thing Called Love" and Elvis Presley's "Guitar Man," and plays on hits by Bobby Bare and Waylon Jennings. He joins the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017

Mar 24, 1937

Guitarist Johnny Meeks is born in Lauren, South Carolina. Best known for a stint in Gene Vincent's Blue Caps, he also plays with Merle Haggard, appearing on the hit "Things Aren't Funny Anymore"

Apr 24, 1937

Bass player Dick Kniss is born in Portland, Oregon. He becomes a member of John Denver's band, taking part in such country hits as "Back Home Again," "Annie's Song," "I'm Sorry" and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." Kniss will also co-write "Sunshine On My Shoulders"

May 3, 1937

Steel guitarist Stu Basore is born in Fort Monroe, Virginia. He works on such hits as Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," Jerry Lee Lewis' "When Two Worlds Collide" and Mickey Gilley's "Bring It On Home To Me"

Jun 12, 1937

Producer Chips Moman is born in LaGrange, Georgia. He writes "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" and "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" and produces hits for Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, among others

Jun 23, 1937

Rockabilly guitarist Paul Peek is born in High Point, North Carolina. He earns recognition as a member of Gene Vincent's Blue Caps after replacing Willie Williams in 1956. Peek appears in the movie "The Girl Can't Help It"

Jun 23, 1937

Guitarist Niki Sullivan is born in South Gate, California. He becomes a member of Buddy Holly's Crickets, appearing on "That'll Be The Day"

Jul 5, 1937

Banjo player and rhythm guitarist Bobby Thompson is born in Converse, South Carolina. A noted Nashville session musician in the 1970s and '80s, he plays on hits by George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, among others

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