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    • Feb 18, 1901
    Wayne King, often called the Waltz King, is born in Savannah, Illinois. The pop singer writes a pair of country hits: The Hoosier Hot Shots' "Annabelle" and Ferlin Husky's "The Waltz You Saved For Me"
    Jul 28, 1901
    Traditional pop singer Rudy Vallee is born in Island Pond, Vermont. He earns a 1934 hit with the Johnny Mercer-penned "P.S. I Love You," later revived for the country audience by Tom T. Hall
    Aug 4, 1901
    Trumpet player Louis Armstrong is born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recognized as one of jazz music's greatest figures, the raspy-voiced singer joins Jimmie Rodgers to record "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)" in 1930
    May 3, 1903
    Bing Crosby is born in Tacoma, Washington. One of the most revered pop figures of the 20th century, his version of "Pistol Packin' Mama," recorded with The Andrews Sisters, becomes a country hit. He also inspires Willie Nelson's album "Stardust"
    May 21, 1904
    Songwriter and pianist Thomas "Fats" Waller is born in New York City. He writes numerous Broadway show tunes, including "Ain't Misbehavin'," penned while in jail for non-payment of alimony. It becomes a country hit for Hank Williams Jr.
    Aug 24, 1905
    Arthur Crudup is born in Forest, Mississippi. The blues singer's "That's Alright, Mama" becomes the song that helps launch Elvis Presley to fame
    Nov 19, 1905
    Trombone player Tommy Dorsey is born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. The big-band musician plays on several sessions by influential country singer Emmett Miller and hosts a TV series that features Elvis Presley's first appearance on the tube
    May 1, 1907
    Big-voiced pop singer Kate Smith is born in Greenville, Virginia. Best known for her performance of "God Bless America," she earns a country hit in 1948 with her recording of "Foggy River"
    Aug 8, 1907
    Alto sax player Benny Carter is born in Harlem. A significant jazz figure, he makes one appearance in an early version of Billboard's country charts, reaching upper levels in 1944 with "Hurry, Hurry!"
    Jul 1, 1908
    Alvino Rey, the King of the Swing Guitar, is born in Oakland, California. One of pop music's first electric guitarists, he plays in the house band for Gene Autry's radio show during the '50s and backs Elvis Presley on "Can't Help Falling In Love"



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