Author Archive: Robert K Oermann
Robert K. Oermann is a longtime contributor to MusicRow. He is a respected music critic, author and historian.
DISClaimer: Day of Duets
The duets by Kenny & Dolly and Keith & Miranda are as good as it gets. Sheryl Crow is back, […]
Lifenotes: Hit Songwriter / Sideman X. Lincoln Passes
Aries X. Lincoln, who made his mark as a touring band member and songwriter in Country […]
Lifenotes: Musician, Author Barry McCloud Passes
McCloud died on Sept. 26. His book Definitive Country: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Country […]
America’s Last Medicine-Show Performer Tommy Scott Dies At 96
Georgia native was a singer, songwriter, ventriloquist, comic, actor, and show business entrepreneur […]
Lifenotes: Country Artist Marvin Rainwater Passes
Marvin Rainwater, a country star of the 1950s, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Minneapolis, MN. He died of […]
Lifenotes: Musician and Audio Innovator Bill West Passes
Steel guitarist, songwriter and audio innovator Bill West died on Thursday, Sept. 19, at […]
LifeNotes: R&B Musician DeFord Bailey Jr. Passes
DeFord Bailey Jr. died last Sunday, Sept. 15, in his hometown of Nashville. He was 81 years […]
Singer-Songwriter Vikki Sallee Dillard Passes
The singer-songwriter billed herself as the “Queen of Hillbilly Hollywood” and maintained the […]
