Harold Bradley was still in high school when he began playing guitar in Ernest Tubb's touring band. As a session musician, Harold played on more recordings than any other guitarist. He recorded with Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Pee Wee King, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Faron Young, Tammy Wytnette, Loretta Lynn, Bobby Vinton, Ray Price, Roger Miller and hundreds of other artists. Among the many big hits he played on:
Crazy, Oh Lonesome Me, King Of The Road, Stand By Your Man, Make The World Go Away, Harper Valley PTA and Burl Ives'
A Holly Jolly Christmas. He also played the banjo intro on Johnny Horton's
The Battle Of New Orleans. Harold was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
Country Music Hall of Fame guitarist Harold Bradley dies at 93
Country Music Hall of Fame Guitarist Harold Bradley Dead at 93