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    • May 25, 1927
    Record producer Norman Petty is born in Clovis, New Mexico. He gains attention as the producer for future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Holly, but also produces Billy Walker's 1957 country hit "On My Mind Again"
    May 26, 1957
    Rockabilly artist Johnny "Peanuts" Wilson has first solo recording session with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico, after leaving Roy Orbison's band. Wilson will write the country hits "Roses For Mama" and "Love The World Away"
    Jan 26, 1958
    Jimmie Rodgers sings "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling In Love Again" on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Buddy Holly also appears on the CBS program, with Holly's producer, Norman Petty, watching from the audience
    Aug 15, 1984
    Record producer Norman Petty dies in Lubbock, Texas. Buddy Holly's producer also directed "I'm Stickin' With You" by future Nashville producer Jimmy Bowen and "Sugar Shack" by The Fireballs, plus Billy Walker's "On My Mind Again." Petty also co-wrote "True Love Ways" and "Maybe Baby"
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