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    • Jul 2, 1919
    Fred Maddox, of The Maddox Brothers & Rose, is born in Boaz, Alabama. Dubbed the most colorful hillbilly band in America, the group plies a raucous brand of country from 1937-1956, making them one of the genre's most popular touring acts
    Nov 30, 1945
    Following the end of World War II, Fred Maddox is discharged from the military, beginning the post-war reassembly of The Maddox Brothers & Rose
    Feb 26, 1949
    The Maddox Brothers & Rose make their Grand Ole Opry debut. The sight of Fred Maddox' two-tone gray Cadillac Fleetwood spurs Chrysler owner Roy Acuff to buy a Caddy just like it
    Oct 7, 1978
    Merle Haggard marries Leona Williams at a ranch in Nevada. Among the bridesmaids is his ex-wife, Bonnie Owens. Rose Maddox and brother Fred Maddox perform
    Oct 29, 1992
    Upright bass player Fred Maddox, of The Maddox Brothers & Rose, dies in Delano, California. The band became one of the most popular country touring acts of the 1950s, with a show that featured strong musicianship and plenty of comedy. Among his pallbearers is Merle Haggard
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