December 3, 1973 had a stroke that put him in a coma. He died 17 months later of pneumonia.
Pictured on one of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the
Legends of American Music series, featuring Country & Western music.
This set of stamps also honored Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and The Carter Family. Issued
25 September 1993 in sheet and booklet formats.
Said to be first artist to use drums on the Grand Ole Opry.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (under the category Early
Influence) in 1999 (as a member of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys).