Died On This Date (June 25, 2009) Tim Krekel / Played With Jimmy Buffett
themusicsover Tim Krekel
October 10, 1950 – June 25, 2009
Tim Krekel was perhaps best known as part of Jimmy Buffett’s band for nearly ten years. Both on tour and on record, Krekel contributed to Buffett’s success, particularly on his Son Of A Son Of A Sailor. Over the years, Krekel also toured with Bo Diddley, the Eagles, and Delbert McClinton. As a songwriter, Krekel has been recorded by the likes of Canned Heat, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Crystal Gayle and Martina McBride. Tim Krekel died of cancer at the age of 58.
Bill Harrell was a bluegrass pioneer who helped build the scene in the acoustic music Washington DC/Baltimore area. He began playing the guitar as a child and by the time he was in college, bluegrass was his music of choice. Over the years, Harrell performed and recorded with many of the areas great players. He’s also performed on 