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Jun 9, 1969
The Rolling Stones fire guitarist Brian Jones in Great Britain, just days after recording "Honky Tonk Women" without him. The record is eventually named in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number" among country's greatest singles
Apr 10, 1970
Paul McCartney announces he is leaving The Beatles, folding the Fab Four. Several of the band's songs are remade as country hits, including the McCartney co-writes "I Feel Fine" and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party"
Aug 13, 1972
Patsy Stoneman leaves The Stoneman Family
Oct 16, 1972
Creedence Clearwater Revival dissolves. Bass player Stu Cook will go on to join Southern Pacific, whose strong harmonies and breezy playing make them a staple of country radio in the late-1980s
Oct 25, 1972
Bill Anderson and Jan Howard announce they're splitting as a duo
Feb 24, 1973
The Byrds break up following a concert in Passaic, New Jersey. Group member Chris Hillman goes on to form The Desert Rose Band
May 6, 1973
Paul Simon performs in Boston, Massachusetts, his first solo concert since the demise of Simon & Garfunkel. His song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" has already become a country hit for Buck Owens
Jul 14, 1973
The Everly Brothers break up in the midst of a concert at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, Phil Everly smashing his guitar at the side of the stage after "('Til) I Kissed You." Don Everly performs the night's remaining two shows solo
Oct 8, 1973
Willie Wynn resigns from The Oak Ridge Boys, paving the way for Joe Bonsall
Feb 19, 1974
Dolly Parton announces she's ending her duet partnership with Porter Wagoner
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