1982 in Country Music - Deaths

Deaths

  • July 2 - DeFord Bailey, 82, harmonicaist and first African American performer on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • October 27 - Hoyt Hawkins, 55, member of The Jordanaires.
  • December 8 — Marty Robbins, 57, prolific, multi-styled artist for more than 30 years (heart failure).

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