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Aug 7, 1944

Kerry Chater is born in Vancouver, British Columbia. After playing bass with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, he becomes a country songwriter, penning such titles as "I.O.U.," "I Know A Heartache When I See One" and "You Look So Good In Love"

Aug 17, 1967

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap record "Woman, Woman," written by country singer Jim Glaser. The group includes future country songwriter Kerry Chater

Feb 8, 1968

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap's "Woman, Woman" is certified gold by the RIAA. The song is written by country singer Jim Glaser. The band's bass player, Kerry Chater, is also destined to write country hits for George Strait, Alabama and Reba McEntire

Apr 5, 1968

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap pick up a gold single from the RIAA for "Young Girl." The band features bass player Kerry Chater, who writes such future country hits as "You Look So Good In Love," "I Know A Heartache When I See One" and "I.O.U."

Jul 18, 1968

The pop single "Lady Willpower," by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, is certified gold by the RIAA. The band's bass player, Kerry Chater, is destined to write country hits by Lee Greenwood, Alabama and George Strait

Dec 19, 1968

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, featuring future country songwriter Kerry Chater, rack up an RIAA-certified gold single with "Over You." Chater's writing credits will include "I Know A Heartache When I See One," "If I Had You" and "You Look So Good In Love"

Feb 26, 1969

"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" features Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap and series regular John Hartford, who authored the CBS variety show's theme song, "Gentle On My Mind"

Mar 25, 1969

Pop act Gary Puckett & The Union Gap realizes its first RIAA-certified gold album, for "Young Girl." The band's bass player, Kerry Chater, is a future songwriter, destined to write hits for Ed Bruce, George Strait and Lee Greenwood, among others

Jul 17, 1970

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap perform at the White House when president Richard Nixon hosts Prince Charles. The band includes bass player Kerry Chater, who will write the country hits "I.O.U.," "You Look So Good In Love" and "I Know A Heartache When I See One"

Mar 17, 1971

"Gary Puckett & The Union Gap's Greatest Hits" is certified gold by the RIAA. The band features bass player Kerry Chater, who goes on to write country hits for Reba McEntire, Michael Martin Murphey, George Strait and Alabama

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