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Died On This Date (August 15, 2009) Jim Dickinson / Legendary Memphis Producer

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Jim Dickinson
November 15, 1941 – August 15, 2009

jim_dickinson_1Jim Dickinson was a much respected Memphis musician and producer who is best remembered for his production work with the Replacements, Big Star, Alex Chilton, and Willy DeVille among others.  As a musician, he played piano on such landmark songs as the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” and the Flamin’ Groovies “Teenage Head.”  He’s also worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ry Cooder.  Dickinson also released several acclaimed albums throughout his career. Talent runs in the Dickinson family, his sons Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson have a popular band, the North Mississippi Allstars.  Jim Dickinson died in his sleep following heart surgery.  He was 67.

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Musician Rock Southern Rock

Died On This Date (August 12, 2010) Richie Hayward / Drummer For Little Feat

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Richie Hayward
February 6, 1946 – August 12, 2010

Richie Hayward is perhaps best remembered as the founding drummer for legendary southern rock band, Little Feat.  Formed by Lowell George in 1969, the band quickly built a sizable following thanks to their seamless merging of rock, jazz, blues, country and R&B.  Albums like Little Feat, Sailin’ Shoes and Dixie Chicken are now classic rock staples while there 1978 live album, Waiting On Columbus, is widely considered one of the greatest live albums ever released.  Hayward also kept very busy outside of Little Feat.  As a session player, he worked with the likes of Bob Dylan, Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, the Doobie Brothers, Robert Palmer, Warren Zevon, and many more.  Richie Hayward was 64 when he died of liver cancer on August 12, 2010

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Folk Musician Singer Songwriter

Died On This Date (August 7, 2009) Mike Seeger / Folk Legend

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Mike Seeger
August 15, 1933 – August 7, 2009

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Mike Seeger was a traditional folk singer and musician who was a direct influence on Bob Dylan. It was his passion for traditional folk music that struck a chord with the younger generations who explored the genre and incorporated it into their own music.  Born into a musical family – Pete Seeger was his half-brother – Seeger taught himself to play the guitar at the age of 18.  He soon began making and collecting field recordings of old-timey musicians.  In 1958, Seeger co-founded an old-time string band called the New Lost City Ramblers who were instrumental in the folk revival of the 1960s.  Throughout his career, Seeger was nominated for six Grammys.  In July of 2009, Mike Seeger went into hospice care after a long battle with cancer.  He succumbed to the disease on August 7, 2009 at the age of 75.

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Folk Musician Singer

Died On This Date (August 2, 1975) Chan Daniels / The Highwaymen

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Chan Daniels
January 1, 1940 – August 2, 1975

Chan Daniels at far right
Chan Daniels at far right

Chan Daniels was an original member of ’60s folk group, The Highwaymen who scored a couple of hits with “Michael,” and “Cotton Fields.”  Formed in 1958, The Highwaymen were very popular along the college folk circuit due, in part, to their political songs.  More pop-leaning and less confrontational than Bob Dylan or Phil Ochs, the Highwaymen found their audience alongside the likes of the Kingston Trio and New Christy Minstrals.  The group disbanded in 1964 as Daniels, Bob Burnett and Steve Butts opted to go to grad school.  They reunited on occasion in later years.  Chan Daniels passed away on August 2, 1975.



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Died On This Date (July 29, 1988) Pete Drake / Pedal Steel Legend & Successful Producer

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Roddis “Pete” Drake
October 8, 1932 – July 29, 1988

L-R: Pete Drake, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Billy Preston

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 included Joe South, Doug Kershaw, Jerry Reed and Roger Miller.  He later moved to Nashville where he played on hits by the likes of Bob Dylan, Lynn Anderson,  Tammy Wynette, Joan Baez, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.  While in Nashville he developed a unique device to play his guitar through – it was called a “talk box” and it would reach the masses in later recordings  by Peter Frampton and Joe Walsh.  Drake died of lung cancer on July 29, 1988.

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