The Drifting Cowboys

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THE DRIFTING COWBOYS
 
 
The Drifting Cowboys  were the backing group for American music singer-songwriter Hank Williams.  The original lineup was formed in 1938, with the most famous version of the group formed in 1949 for Williams appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.  Until 1950 Williams was backed by session musicians on recordings, with the label crediting the Cowboys.  After his death, the band was used for a short time by Ray Price.  Former members later toured under the name of the band.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 
Thomas Johnson told Mira Smith that he didn’t want his own name on the record.   She asked him what he did want, and he gave her the name The Lonesome Drifter, adapted from the name of Hank Williams’ band the Drifting Cowboys  and also another name used by Williams, Luke the Drifter.   So “Eager Boy” was released on the brand new label K Records, though it was actually the flip side “Tear Drop Valley” that finally won the Drifter his spot on the Louisiana Hayride
 
(May 2011)
 
Last edited: March 22, 2021