Apr 8, 1923

Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk is born in West Virginia. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he gives guitar lessons in Texas to Willie Nelson and buys the rights to "Family Bible" from Nelson for a mere $50

Apr 8, 1923

Jimmie Osborne is born in Winchester, Kentucky. The folk singer/songwriter lands three post-War hits, the biggest coming with "The Death Of Little Kathy Fiscus," written after a young girl died in a well

Apr 29, 1923

Olan McDaniel is born. He will become the father of country singer Mel McDaniel