Died On This Date (August 23, 2006) David Schnaufer / Respected Dulcimer Player
themusicsover David Schnaufer
DOB Unknown – August 23, 2006
David Schnaufer was a folk musician whose instrument of choice, the dulcimer, can be heard on countless country, Americana and bluegrass recordings. During the ’80s, he moved from Texas to Nashville where he became one of the most in-demand studio players. Over the years he’s played on records by the likes of the Judds, Kathy Mattea, Hank Williams Jr., Alison Krauss, and Cyndi Lauper. He was also a member of alt-country band, the Cactus Brothers which included members of Walk The West. During the mid ’90s, he became a music professor at Vanderbilt University. David Schnaufer died of lung cancer on August 23, 2010. Fellow Cactus Brother, Paul Kirby passed away in 2011.
Stacy Fleeman was a beloved member of the Nashville music community. Besides being the singer of area band, Dharmakaya, Fleeman ran Spat! Records and also worked the door at the popular night club, The End. Fleeman passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital at the age of 33. Cause of death was not immediately released.
Bruce Gary is best remembered as the drummer of ’80s power pop band, the Knack. A drummer from an early age, eventually found himself playing on the road with Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor and Carla Bley. In 1978, he joined up with 
