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    • Dec 16, 1917
    Guitarist Jack Rivers is born. He contributes to Hank Thompson's first hit, "Humpty Dumpty Heart," and appears on a number of Johnny Bond successes
    Nov 12, 1942
    The comedy "Laugh Your Blues Away" appears in movie theaters. It's the first film to include a minor musical role for guitarist Jack Rivers, who will appear on numerous Johnny Bond recordings
    Dec 8, 1945
    Fiddlin' Arthur Smith lets loose on "Orange Blossom Special" in the debut of "The Lonesome Trail." The western movie stars Jimmy Wakely, plus Lee "Lasses" White, Mary Ford, guitarist Jack Rivers and Texas Playboy Jesse Ashlock
    Feb 16, 1946
    The Jimmy Wakely western "Moon Over Montana" debuts in theaters with a cast that includes Lee "Lasses" White, Fiddlin' Arthur Smith, guitarist Jack Rivers and Texas Playboys fiddler Jesse Ashlock
    Apr 20, 1946
    Jimmy Wakely and Lee "Lasses" White play Texas Rangers in the debut of "West Of The Alamo." Also featured in the picture: Ray Whitley, Fiddlin' Arthur Smith, guitarist Jack Rivers and Texas Playboy Jesse Ashlock
    Jun 29, 1946
    Jimmy Wakely and Lee "Lasses" White star as the robbery-themed western "Trail To Mexico" debuts in theaters. The picture also features guitarist Jack Rivers, Fiddlin' Arthur Smith and Jesse Ashlock
    Dec 28, 1946
    Jimmy Wakely sings the Spade Cooley hit "Detour" in the debut of "Song Of The Sierras" with Wesley Tuttle & His Texas Stars, including fiddlers Jesse Ashlock and Fiddlin' Arthur Smith, plus guitarist Jack Rivers. Also in the pic: Lee "Lasses" White
    May 6, 1948
    Jimmy Wakely is a singing ranch foreman in the western "Partners Of The Sunset." Debuting in theaters, the movie's backing musicians include guitarist Jack Rivers and Fiddlin' Arthur Smith
    Oct 24, 1948
    Jimmy Wakely stars in the singing cowboy picture "Outlaw Brand." His band includes guitarist Jack Rivers
    Feb 11, 1989
    Singer/guitarist Jack Rivers dies in Apache Junction, Arizona. Noted for his work on hits by Hank Thompson and Johnny Bond, he also appeared in a number of western movies and picked up a hit of his own with the 1948 single "Dear Okie"
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