Died On This Date (July 29, 1988) Pete Drake / Pedal Steel Legend &...
Roddis “Pete” Drake October 8, 1932 – July 29, 1988 Pete Drake was an in-demand Nashville producer and pedal steel guitarist during the ’60s and ’70s. In 1950, Drake formed an Atlanta-based band that...
View ArticleDied On This Date (September 5, 2012) Joe South / Popular ’70s Singer-Songwriter
Joe South (Born Joseph Souter) February 28, 1940 – September 5, 2012 Joe South was an Atlanta-born singer-songwriter who penned some of the most popular songs of his era. South was given his first...
View ArticleRIP, Lynn Anderson (July 30, 2015) Country Great
Lynn Anderson September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015 Lynn Anderson was a very popular country singer who had several hits during the ’70s and ’80s. Her biggest hit was 1970’s “(I Never Promised You) A...
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