Merle Kilgore

Wyatt Merle Kilgore (August 9, 1934 – February 6, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and manager. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, he carried the guitar for Hank Williams at the Louisiana Hayride when he was fourteen. This would begin a close relationship with the Williams family that would last three generations. On April 07, 1986, he was named Executive Vice President and head of management of Hank Williams Jr. Enterprises. Kilgore went on to a career as a country music recording artist but had great success as a songwriter Read more on Last.fm

Merle Kilgore was featured in the movie Morning Glory.

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