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Dec 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 OpryMay 31, 1922"Vic" Willis is born in Schulter, Oklahoma. A member of the Grand Ole Opry through his work with The Willis Brothers and, later, the Vic Willis Trio, he spends his final 13 years as the secretary for the musicians' union in NashvilleJun 6, 1944Allied troops invade Normandy, France, during a World War II battle better known as D-Day. Marine Ferlin Husky is among the Americans who hit the shore. Future Opry star Vic Willis is injured in the battle and receives a purple heart and bronze starDec 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"Jan 14, 1984T.G. Sheppard performs "Slow Burn" and "I Loved 'Em Every One" on the week's edition of "Hee Haw." Guests also include Gene Watson and The Vic Willis TrioDec 24, 1994Vic Willis performs on the Grand Ole Opry in what turns out to be his final appearance after 34 years of membershipJan 15, 1995Vic Willis dies in a van accident in Hohenwald, Tennessee. A Grand Ole Opry fixture for nearly 50 years as a solo artist, and as a member of The Willis Brothers, he spent his final 13 years as secretary-treasurer of the musicians' union in Nashville
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