Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He played with his band, the Strangers, and collaborated with Buck Owens to create the Bakersfield sound, characterized by the distinctive sound of the Fender Telecaster guitar and strong vocal harmonies. Haggard had a troubled childhood and turned to music after multiple incarcerations. He became successful with songs reflecting working-class themes and support for the Vietnam War. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and continued to release successful albums until his health declined in 2016.
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Meaning of the name - Merle
blackbird
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Merle Haggard belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bakersfield
Place of Death: Palo Cedro
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Bakersfield High School
Occupation: country musician | recording artist | guitarist | singer-songwriter | singer
Spouses: Bonnie Owens
Awards Received: Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame | California Hall of Fame | Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 6, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 6, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Aries 35 | 17 Aries 30 | 10 Cancer 28 |
| Moon | 17 Aquarius 58 | 20 Pisces 27 | 27 Aries 12 |
| Mercury | 29 Aries 35 | 25 Aries 54 | 3 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 3 Taurus 46 | 2 Aries 4 | 24 Taurus 55 |
| Mars | 5 Sagittarius 8 | 11 Pisces 33 | 19 Scorpio 42 |
| Jupiter | 24 Capricorn 56 | 18 Taurus 36 | 23 Capricorn 50 |
| Saturn | 27 Pisces 59 | 14 Pisces 11 | 5 Aries 4 |
| Uranus | 8 Taurus 16 | 21 Taurus 6 | 12 Taurus 48 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 48 | 28 Pisces 7 | 16 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 29 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 27 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 18 Sagittarius 27 | 15 Aries 44 | 13 Sagittarius 51 |
| Ketu | 18 Gemini 27 | 15 Libra 44 | 13 Gemini 51 |
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