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Jul 5, 1915Guitarist James "Guy" Willis is born in Alex, Arkansas. He joins two siblings to form The Willis Brothers, who become Grand Ole Opry fixtures during the 1960s. They play on Hank Williams' first recording session and tour with Eddy Arnold for 10 yearsDec 20, 1917Fiddler Charles "Skeeter" Willis is born in Coalton, Oklahoma. With brothers Guy and Vic, he forms The Willis Brothers, who back Hank Williams and Eddy Arnold on their way to a lengthy membership in the Grand Ole OpryDec 11, 1946Hank Williams has his first recording session, for Sterling Records, at the WSM Studios in Nashville, backed by The Willis Brothers and bass player Chuck Wright. Among the songs recorded are "Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" and "Wealth Won't Save Your Soul"Aug 11, 1979Guy Willis, of The Willis Brothers, performs on the Grand Ole Opry one last timeApr 13, 1981Guy Willis, of the Grand Ole Opry trio The Willis Brothers, dies of emphysema at his home in the Nashville area. The group backed Hank Williams on his first four recordings and performed in the historic first concert featuring Opry stars at Washington, D.C.'s Constitution Hall
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