Bob Ferguson

Robert Bruce "Bob" Ferguson Sr (December 30, 1927 – July 22, 2001) was an American songwriter, record producer, and historian.

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December 30 - 1927 - July 22 - 2001 - American - Songwriter - Record producer - Historian

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He wrote the songs "On the Wings of a Dove" and "Carroll County Accident." The "Carroll County Accident" won the Country Music Association Song of the Year in 1969. In 1987, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) awarded Bob with the "million air" plays for the "Wings of a Dove."

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Wings of a Dove - Country Music Association - 1969 - Broadcast Music Incorporated

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The country song "Carroll County Accident," a hit for and now one of the signature songs of Porter Waggoner, was written when Bob passed through Carroll County when driving from Nashville to Memphis on U.S. Highway 70.

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For a short time, Bob worked for Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager.

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Colonel Tom Parker - Elvis Presley

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He served in the U.S. Army and the United States Marine Corps. While he was in the USMC, he was posted to MCRD San Diego and was a drill instructor.

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U.S. Army - United States Marine Corps - Drill instructor

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After the military, he attended Washington State University where he got a degree in speech. For a time, he was Ferlin Husky's manager. Bob produced records for Chet Atkins, Porter Wagoner, Charley Pride, Dolly Parton, and many others. Bob's alter stage ego was Eli Possumtrot.

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Washington State University - Ferlin Husky - Chet Atkins - Porter Wagoner - Charley Pride - Dolly Parton

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