Tuesday, June 30, 1970

Ronald Blackwood - Plane Crash

The Beechcraft plummeted to the ground, taking him, his bass singer Bill Lyles and their buddy John Ogburn Jr to an unexpectedly early date with inspiration.

Ronald Blackwood born October 23, 1921, died June 30, 1954

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Tuesday, June 23, 1970

Wayne Reynolds - Car Crash

(the herdsmen)

However, this impetus was sadly stopped in its tracks by an auto crash as they embarked upon their first major tour the following year, the band’s U-haul trailer colliding with a fuel truck in New Albany. While two other passengers were injured, Pannel, who was engaged to be married, and Reynolds, who left a wife and children, died on their way to hospital.

Wayne Reynolds born 1949, died June 23, 1970

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Grady Pannel - Car Crash

(the herdsmen)

However, this impetus was sadly stopped in its tracks by an auto crash as they embarked upon their first major tour the following year, the band’s U-haul trailer colliding with a fuel truck in New Albany. While two other passengers were injured, Pannel, who was engaged to be married, and Reynolds, who left a wife and children, died on their way to hospital.

Grady Pannel born December 15, 1949, died June 23, 1970

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Sunday, June 14, 1970

Ken Errair - Plane Crash

Sadly, travelling to a California development, he was killed instantly when his light aircraft crashed in bad weather.

Ken Errair born January 23, 1928, died June 14, 1968

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Thursday, June 11, 1970

Earl Grant - Car Crash

On returning from a performance in Juarez, Mexico, Earl Grant was killed in a road accident as he passed through Lordsburg, New Mexico.

Earl Grant born January 20, 1933, died June 11, 1970

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