Your Favorite 70’s Country Music Legends That Revolutionized The Scene

Published on 07/18/2017
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Jimmy Martin

Let’s start with a fun fact – Jimmy Martin is the KING of bluegrass. Martin performed with his band, Jimmy Martin’s Sunny Mountain Boys, and together they traveled the world. Sadly Martin died a year after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer at 77 years of age.

Jimmy Martin

Jimmy Martin

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Eddy Raven

Inspiration came to this Cajun as he wrote songs, something that blessed him for years to come. 1974 is when his first single “Good News, Bad News” reached 27 on the charts and it only sky rocketed from there. While he carried on performing hit singles like “Two Much Candy For A Dime” and “Rock Me In The Rhythm Of Your Love,” he is remembered best for his song writing ability.

Eddy Raven

Eddy Raven

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