[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

RIP. I liked his early Honkey Tonk stuff, but really disliked the “smooth” style he adapted after Chet Atkins created the much maligned “Nashville Sound.” Anita Kerr singers and violins instead of steel guitars and fiddles.

[South40]

Just inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame earlier this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQy7MkZahOI

[Fiji Hill]

RIP. I liked his early Honkey Tonk stuff, but really disliked the “smooth” style he adapted after Chet Atkins created the much maligned “Nashville Sound.” Anita Kerr singers and violins instead of steel guitars and fiddles.

Ditto!

• Jealous Lies (1950)

• Weary Blues (1951)