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Dec 12, 1943

Guitarist Dickey Betts, of The Allman Brothers Band, is born in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Allmans influence many country acts, and Betts co-writes one of Mickey Gilley's hits, "Your Memory Ain't What It Used To Be"

Dec 18, 1943

Guitarist Keith Richards is born in Dartford, England. With The Rolling Stones, he performs on their 1964 single "It's All Over Now," which John Anderson remakes as a country hit in 1985. Richards also records with George Jones in 1994

Feb 5, 1944

Guitarist J.R. Cobb is born in Birmingham, Alabama. Following stints with the pop acts The Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section, he co-writes Wynonna's 1994 country hit "Rock Bottom"

Feb 10, 1944

Singer/songwriter/pianist Peter Allen is born in Tenterfield, Australia. Known for his theatrical, cabaret-style performances, he co-writes Olivia Newton-John's 1974 crossover hit "I Honestly Love You"

Feb 13, 1944

Bass player Peter Tork is born in Washington, D.C. In 1966, he joins the pop group The Monkees, whose "Last Train To Clarksville" ranks among country's greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"

Mar 3, 1944

Bass player Jance Garfat is born in California. He plays with pop music's Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, recording two songs that receive country covers: "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'"

Mar 4, 1944

R&B singer Bobby Womack is born in Cleveland, Ohio. He writes The Rolling Stones' 1964 pop hit "It's All Over Now," which John Anderson remakes for the country audience in 1985

Mar 6, 1944

Mary Wilson is born in Detroit. She becomes an original member of The Supremes, a Motown act whose 1969 single "Someday We'll Be Together" is re-recorded by Bill Anderson & Jan Howard

Mar 17, 1944

Singer/songwriter John Sebastian is born in New York City. He becomes a member of The Lovin' Spoonful, whose "Nashville Cats" is listed among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"

Mar 19, 1944

Keyboard player Tom Constanten is born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He plays with The Grateful Dead from 1968-1970; some 25 years later, the band is namechecked in Lonestar's "No News"

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