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The Louvin Brothers News

DON HELMS (The State) Made Hank Williams? songs twang Don Helms , whose piercing, forceful steel guitar helped define the sound of nearly all of Hank Williams? hits, and who performed and recorded with a long list of other country greats, died Aug. 11 in Nashville. He was 81 and lived in Hendersonville, Tenn. The cause was complications of heart surgery and diabetes, said Marty Stuart, a friend and fellow performer. ... Around the nation (Arizona Daily Star) California Bluegrass brothers take the stage at Randy Wood Guitars (Savannah Morning News) Leigh and Eric Gibson grew up in upstate New York, not far from the Canadian border. Guitarist Helms spoke of Williams' loyalty (Montgomery Advertiser) Don Helms, a renowned steel guitarist and a member of Hank Williams' famous Drifting Cowboys band, has died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 81. Chattanooga?s Live Music Scene: Lunch With A Legend ? Charlie Louvin (The Chattanoogan) At 81 years young, his mind is as sharp as a tack, and his wit is quick. Country music legend Charlie Louvin is in Chattanooga today to promote the Chattahippie Music Festival, and I had a chance to dine with him at the Boat House.

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