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    • Aug 5, 1948
    Bass player David Hungate is born in Troy, Missouri. After a run as a member of the rock band Toto, he becomes a Nashville session player, working on country hits by George Strait, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and Conway Twitty
    Sep 27, 1978
    Columbia releases the self-titled debut album by the rock band Toto. The group includes bass player David Hungate, destined to become a country session musician, appearing on hits by Joe Nichols, George Strait, Randy Travis and Shania Twain
    Dec 12, 1978
    The rock band Toto receives its first gold album from the RIAA, for its self-titled debut. The group includes bass player David Hungate, who goes on to play on country hits by Shania Twain, Joe Nichols, Steve Wariner and Ricky Skaggs
    Jan 23, 1979
    Rock music's Toto earns a platinum album from the RIAA for its self-titled debut. The band is bolstered by bass player David Hungate, who eventually shifts to country session work, playing on hits by George Strait, Shania Twain and Randy Travis
    Jan 26, 1979
    Future country bass player David Hungate appears on "The Midnight Special" as a member of Toto. The episode also features Rod Stewart, Eric Carmen and Gloria Gaynor, who serves up "I Will Survive"
    Feb 15, 1979
    "Hold The Line," the debut single by rock music's Toto, is certified gold by the RIAA. The band's David Hungate graduates to session work as a country bass player, backing hits by George Strait, Shania Twain and Conway Twitty, among others
    Mar 2, 1979
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and rock band Toto are guests of comedian Steve Martin on "The Midnight Special"
    Mar 6, 1980
    Rock music's Toto, featuring bass player David Hungate, grabs its second gold album from the RIAA, for "Hydra." By the end of the decade, Hungate plays on country hits by Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Glen Campbell and Hank Williams Jr., among others
    Mar 26, 1982
    Columbia releases the Grammy-winning pop album "Toto IV." The band's bass player, David Hungate, is living in Nashville, where he becomes a session musician, contributing to hits by George Strait, Crystal Gayle and Shania Twain, among others
    Mar 31, 1982
    Columbia releases Toto's pop single "Rosanna." The band includes bass player David Hungate, who segues during the decade to session work for such country acts as George Strait, Conway Twitty, Dan Seals and Crystal Gayle
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