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Jan 2, 1979
Songwriter Wayne Walker dies in Nashville. A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he wrote Ray Price's "I've Got A New Heartache," Janie Fricke's "Pride," Mel Tillis' "Burning Memories" and Patsy Cline's "Leavin' On Your Mind"
Feb 21, 1979
Ray Whitley dies from a diabetic attack while fishing in Baja California, Mexico. The singer and western movie star was a co-writer of Gene Autry's signature song, "Back In The Saddle Again"
May 30, 1979
Karl Davis dies in Chicago. He was one-half of the duo Karl & Harty, which came to prominence on WLS Radio's "National Barn Dance." He also authored Hank Locklin's 1967 single "The Country Hall Of Fame"
Jul 6, 1979
Songwriter/producer Van McCoy dies of a heart attack in Englewood, New Jersey. Best known for his disco hit "The Hustle," he's also credited with writing Jody Miller's "Baby, I'm Yours" and Billy "Crash" Craddock's "Walk Softly"
Aug 19, 1979
Dorsey Burnette dies of a heart attack in Canoga Park, California. He was an important figure in the growth of rockabilly through his membership with younger brother Johnny Burnette in the Rock 'N' Roll Trio. Dorsey also wrote the Glen Campbell hit "Hey Little One"
Nov 11, 1979
Film composer Dimitri Tiomkin dies in London after breaking his hip in a fall. Among the more than 100 movies to feature his music was "High Noon," for which he composed the Tex Ritter-performed theme song
Dec 20, 1979
Songwriter Benny Davis dies in Miami, Florida. He created two pop hits that had recently been remade in country music: "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You," by Margo Smith; and "Oh, How I Miss You Tonight," by Jim Reeves & Deborah Allen
Dec 30, 1979
Broadway songwriter Richard Rodgers dies at his New York City home. Associated with such musicals as "South Pacific," "The Sound Of Music" and "The King And I," his song "Blue Moon" is covered by The Mavericks for the 1995 movie "Apollo 13"
Jan 19, 1980
Songwriter Vic McAlpin dies in Nashville. His credits include Jack Greene's "What Locks The Door," Eddy Arnold's "What Is Life Without Love," George Morgan's "Almost" and Roy Drusky's "Another"
Feb 19, 1980
Hard-rock singer/songwriter Bon Scott dies after a night of heavy drinking in London. He sang "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" and "Highway To Hell" for AC/DC, referenced in Craig Morgan's 2009 country hit "Bonfire"
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