Charlie Louvin passed away today at age 83, after fighting cancer for the last year. The Louvin Brothers were great, and have been a favorite in my shop for years (guaranteed to give you "chicken skin"). Their harmony's inspired many singers since, including Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. After his brother died in 1963 in a car accident, Charlie continued making albums up until his death. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry. So give a listen in his honor, he will be missed, but his influence will continue for years. Upon finding out that he had cancer, Louvin said " I'm not afraid to die, we are all going to do that. Just give me another year or two". RIP Mr. Louvin...
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