Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
DISClaimer: Messina, Houser Deliver Solid Songs, Superb Vocals
When you get right down to it, I’m still a sucker for a great singer and/or a well-crafted song […]
DISClaimer: Nashville’s Pop/Rock Scene On Fire
The Nashville pop/rock community is on fire this summer. Last month, The Black Keys’ new album […]
Songwriter Don Devaney Passes
Hit country songwriter Don Devaney died on Friday, June 6. His friends and family will gather […]
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LifeNotes: Singing Cowboy Herb Jeffries Passes
“The Bronze Buckaroo” has died at age 100. Herb Jeffries, who had that billing […]
LifeNotes: Fisk Jubilee Singers Leader Dies
Nashville music educator Matthew Kennedy, who led the renowned Fisk Jubilee […]
LifeNotes: Steel Guitar Great Weldon Myrick Dies
Legendary steel guitarist Weldon Myrick has died at age 76. A fixture in the Grand Ole Opry house […]
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LifeNotes: Musician Bucky Doster Dies
Veteran Nashville musician Bucky Doster has died at age 91. Doster was a left-handed trombonist […]
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