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March 6
1893
Furry Lewis, "Father of the Blues" born. Furry is often credited as the first "Bottleneck" guitarist.
1905
Bob Wills, The king of Western Swing born in East Texas. Bob led the Texas Playboys and made over 550 recordings.
1937
Doug Dillard of the Country Rock group Dillards born. The Dillards appeared as the backwards but musical "Darlin" family on the Andy Griffith TV Show.
1939
Country artist Jerry Naylor born in Stephenville, TX.
1944
The Supreme's Mary Wilson born in Greeneville, MS.
1945
Eagles founding member Randy Meisner born.
1947
Kiki Dee (Pauline Matthees) born. Kiki has recorded with Elton John, but she was also the first English woman to sign with Tamla Motown records.
1970
Convicted murderer Charles Manson releases his LP "Lies" to help defray legal costs.