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Nov 29, 1998
Drummer David "Butch" McDade dies of cancer in Maryville, Tennessee. He was a founding member of The Amazing Rhythm Aces, who gained mid-1970s hits with "Third Rate Romance," "The End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune)" and "Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song)"
Jan 20, 1999
Trombone player Lew McCreary dies in Tarzana, California. In addition to work with Henry Mancini, The Monkees and Steely Dan, he played on several Glen Campbell hits, including "Galveston," "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "True Grit"
Jan 22, 1999
Steel guitarist Jimmy Day dies at Houston's Hermann Hospital from heart failure following a bout with cancer. He played on hits by The Everly Brothers, Webb Pierce, George Jones, Ray Price, Charlie Walker and Jim Reeves, among others
Feb 5, 1999
Steel guitarist Ray "Kemo" Head dies in Nashville. A former member of Pee Wee King's Golden West Cowboys, he played on Ernest Tubb's "I'll Step Aside" and "It's Been So Long Darling"
Apr 24, 1999
Steel guitarist Bobby Garrett dies in Tyler, Texas. He played on hits by Ernest Tubb, Hank Thompson and Jim Reeves
May 3, 1999
Joel Price, who played bass for Little Jimmy Dickens, dies of a heart attack at BJC Medical Center in Commerce, Georgia. Price is recognized as the first musician to play an electric bass on the Grand Ole Opry
Jun 29, 1999
Fiddler Randy Howard dies of cancer at his home in Nashville. He worked with the likes of George Jones, Chet Atkins, Garth Brooks and Tammy Wynette
Jul 28, 1999
Accordion player Larry "Pedro" DePaul dies in Washington. He contributed to hits by Spade Cooley, Merle Travis and Tex Williams
Aug 3, 1999
Steel guitarist Ivan "Little Roy" Wiggins dies at home in Sevierville, Tennessee. He played with Eddy Arnold for more than 25 years, appearing on "Bouquet Of Roses," "Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me" and "Anytime," among others
Aug 30, 1999
Sax player Pat "Taco" Ryan is killed when he's hit by a car after dark on Admiral Boulevard in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a member of Asleep At The Wheel when the group recorded its Grammy-nominated 1977 album "The Wheel"
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