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Billy Byrd(1920-2001)

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Billy Byrd was born on 17 February 1920 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He was married to Glenna C. Byrd. He died on 7 August 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
BornFebruary 17, 1920
DiedAugust 7, 2001(81)
BornFebruary 17, 1920
DiedAugust 7, 2001(81)
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Known for

Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, and Kayli Carter in Let Him Go (2020)
Let Him Go
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Goodbye Mr. Love")
  • 2020
Minnie Pearl, Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, Carl Smith, Ernest Tubb, and Faron Young in Country Music Caravan (1964)
Country Music Caravan
  • Self
  • 1964
A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
A Poem Is a Naked Person
7.0
  • Self - Musician
  • 1974
The Life and Times (1995)
The Life and Times
TV Series
  • Self

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  • Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, and Kayli Carter in Let Him Go (2020)
    Let Him Go
    6.7
    • writer: "Goodbye Mr. Love"
    • 2020

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 17, 1920
    • Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • Died
    • August 7, 2001
    • Nashville, Tennessee, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Glenna C. Byrd? - August 7, 2001 (his death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    The Golden Guitar of Billy Byrd (1964) released on Warner Brothers Lonesome Country Songs (1962) released on Warner Brothers I Love a Guitar (1960) released on Warner Brothers
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Designed the Gibson Byrdland guitar with his close friend Hank Garland.
  • Quotes
    Recounting a session with Hank Garland and some of Stan Kenton's group for Country Music Magazine: I remember they were playing 'Back Home Again In Indiana.' Hank flew in there, and their yes got as big as quarters. They just couldn't believe what they were hearing.
  • Trademark
      Gibson Byrdland guitar

FAQ

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  • When did Billy Byrd die?
    August 7, 2001
  • How did Billy Byrd die?
    Natural causes
  • How old was Billy Byrd when he died?
    81 years old
  • Where did Billy Byrd die?
    Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • When was Billy Byrd born?
    February 17, 1920

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