William Lewis Byrd was an influential American country lead guitarist known for his contributions to the genre and his work as a studio musician. He played alongside notable artists like Ernest Tubb, Tex Ritter, and Jimmy Dickens, helping to popularize the electric lead guitar in country music. Byrd was also instrumental in the design of the Gibson Byrdland guitar, sharing credit with fellow guitarist Hank Garland. His innovative approach incorporated some jazz elements, making him a distinctive figure in the music landscape.
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Meaning of the name - Billy
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Billy Byrd belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nashville
Place of Death: Nashville
Occupation: jazz guitarist | guitarist
Employers: Ernest Tubb | Oak Ridge Quartet | Tex Ritter | George Hamilton IV | Jimmy Dickens
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 47 | 28 Aquarius 34 | 9 Gemini 56 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 22 | 12 Gemini 13 | 29 Scorpio 13 |
| Mercury | 7 Pisces 19 | 20 Aquarius 17 | 16 Gemini 54 |
| Venus | 23 Capricorn 23 | 1 Aquarius 20 | 0 Gemini 55 |
| Mars | 5 Scorpio 22 | 3 Aquarius 27 | 21 Libra 15 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 59 | 9 Taurus 21 | 12 Leo 34 |
| Saturn | 9 Virgo 53 | 8 Pisces 23 | 6 Virgo 2 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 25 | 19 Taurus 19 | 5 Pisces 36 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 40 | 26 Pisces 18 | 9 Leo 13 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 50 | 0 Aquarius 52 | 6 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 19 Scorpio 51 | 18 Aries 20 | 14 Scorpio 20 |
| Ketu | 19 Taurus 51 | 18 Libra 20 | 14 Taurus 20 |
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