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Roy Ernest Nichols (October 21, 1932 – July 3, 2001) was an American country music guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for Merle Haggard 's band The Strangers for more than two decades. He was known for his guitar technique, a mix of fingerpicking and pedal steel -like bends, usually played on a Fender Telecaster electric guitar.
Jul 4, 2001 · Roy Nichols, an influential guitar player who for 22 years was a mainstay of country star Merle Haggard’s band, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. He was 68.
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Sep 1, 2021 · Roy Nichols passed away peacefully at his home August 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth and Marie Nichols. Roy was a true...
Jul 3, 2001 · Country Musician. He played guitar in the seminal country music band The Strangers from 1965 to 1987. The band, led by country music star Merle Haggard, had thirty-eight chart topping songs during Nichols tenure.
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Aug 29, 2021 · Roy Nichols passed away peacefully at his home August 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth and Marie Nichols. Roy was a true servant of God, a devoted husband, loving father, dear friend, and tireless advocate for the community.
