American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937–2016).

Born April 6th, 1937 in Bakersfield.

Died April 6th, 2016 at 79 years old in Palo Cedro (pneumonia). ^[ref]

Levon Helm

Born May 26th, 1940 in Elaine.

Died April 19th, 2012 at 71 years old

Woody Guthrie

Born July 14th, 1912 in Okemah.

Died October 3rd, 1967 at 55 years old

Hank Williams

Born September 17th, 1923 in Mount Olive.

Died January 1st, 1953 at 29 years old

Waylon Jennings

Born June 15th, 1937 in Littlefield.

Died February 13th, 2002 at 64 years old

Muddy Waters

Born April 4th, 1915 in Rolling Fork.

Died April 30th, 1983 at 68 years old