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Merle Haggard. Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler . Haggard was born in Oildale, California, toward the end of the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth.
Apr 6, 2016 · Presented in chronological order, here are the 30 songs, from the rebellious to the romantic, that collectively reflect the greatness of Merle Haggard’s 54-year career. “The Bottle Let Me...
Nov 28, 2023 · Quick Facts. FULL NAME: Merle Ronald Haggard. BORN: April 6, 1937. DIED: April 6, 2016. BIRTHPLACE: Oildale, California. NICKNAME: The Hag. ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aries. The Lonesome Fugitive....
Apr 6, 2016 · Merle Haggard, who over six decades composed and performed one of the greatest repertoires in country music, capturing the American condition with his stories of the poor, the lost, the working...
May 20, 2024 · Grammy Award (1998) Grammy Award (1984) Notable Works: “Okie From Muskogee”. Merle Haggard (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one ...
Apr 6, 2016 · Merle Haggard – “the Poet of the Common Man” – is widely considered one of the most important singer-songwriters in the history of country music. During a career that lasted from the 1960s...
Bakersfield, California. Merle Haggard stands, with the arguable exception of Hank Williams, as the single most influential singer-songwriter in country music history. He was one of country music’s most versatile artists, stylistically mining honky-tonk, blues, jazz, pop, and folk.
