Died On This Date (March 8, 2009) Hank Locklin / Country Music Legend
themusicsover Lawrence “Hank” Locklin
February 15, 1918 – March 8, 2009
Hank Locklin was a successful country performer and songwriter who is said to have sold over 15 million records. He was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry for the better part of 50 years and was his oldest member when he died. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Dolly Parton, Dean Martin, and Willie Nelson. His more than 70 hit singles included “Please Help Me I’m Falling,” “Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On,” and “Geisha Girl.” Locklin worked nearly up to the time of his death – he was 88 when he released 2006’s By The Grace of God: The Gospel Album. Hank Locklin, 91, passed away on March 8, 2009.
Thanks to Chris Harris at McCoury Music for the assist.
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