American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, We Said Goodbye to the Bassist Whose Lightning Speed Graced Works by Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, and More

Session musician Floyd "Lightnin'" Chance, who played with Hank Williams and Conway Twitty, died on this day in 2005 at age 79.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, We Said Goodbye to the Hall of Fame Steel Guitarist Who Played With Hank Williams and Helped Kickstart Dolly Parton’s Career

Jerry Byrd, the first-ever member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, died on April 11, 2005, at age 85 in Hawaii.