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    • Feb 28, 1927
    Steel player Don Helms is born in New Brockton, Alabama. He becomes a member of The Original Drifting Cowboys during Hank Williams' days on The Louisiana Hayride. Helms rejoins the Cowboys in 1949, and remains until the group is disbanded in 1951
    Jul 14, 1949
    Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys Band is formed. It features guitarist Bob McNett, fiddler Jerry Rivers, bass player Hillous Butrum and steel guitarist Don Helms
    May 4, 1963
    The Wilburn Brothers debut their syndicated TV show in 19 markets, providing early exposure to Loretta Lynn. Other regular cast members include Harold Morrison, Don Helms and Tommy Jackson
    Jun 3, 1989
    Jett Williams, the daughter of Hank Williams, meets his former band members Jerry Rivers and Don Helms for the first time. They become her backing band
    Nov 20, 2004
    New Brockton, Alabama, celebrates Don Helms Day, honoring a native son who played steel guitar for Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys. The city also dedicates a walking trail in his name
    Mar 27, 2008
    The Country Music Hall of Fame hosts a private preview of its exhibit, "Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy." Among those viewing the display, celebrating the Hank Williams dynasty, are Hank Williams Jr., Holly Williams, Little Jimmy Dickens and steel player Don Helms
    Jul 7, 2008
    CPR Records reports steel guitarist Don Helms, formerly with Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys, suffered a stroke and a heart attack over the Fourth of July weekend
    Aug 11, 2008
    Steel player Don Helms dies of an apparent heart attack at Nashville's Skyline Medical Center. The last of the original Drifting Cowboys, he appeared on hits by Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Ray Price and Loretta Lynn
    Mar 8, 2009
    Ray Price and Bobby Bare lead a tribute to the late Don Helms at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville
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