Clements, Vassar b. 1928 d. August 16, 2005 Musician. A legendary violinist, he began performing with Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys when he was 14 and became a regular member with Nashville's Grand Ole Opry in 1949. During his career as a fiddle virtuoso and A-list studio musician, he played on more than 2,000 albums. His work bridged various styles, including country, jazz, bluegrass, rock 'n' roll and classical. Artists he performed with include Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Craig, Charlie b. September 30, 1938 d. July 1, 2011 Songwriter. For over 40 years, he was known as Mr. Song Machine in the world of country music. He began his career at age 15, performing in clubs, high school auditoriums, theatres and live on local radio shows. In 1968, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a musical path as a country music songwriter. His songs have been recorded by artists Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Travis Tritt, among many others. Some of his more than 300 recorded credits include "I...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
b. 1928 d. August 16, 2005