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
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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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 47 | 29 Aquarius 19 | 10 Gemini 54 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 22 | 26 Libra 45 | 11 Sagittarius 7 |
| Mercury | 7 Pisces 19 | 5 Pisces 59 | 19 Gemini 2 |
| Venus | 23 Capricorn 23 | 8 Aries 2 | 2 Gemini 8 |
| Mars | 5 Scorpio 22 | 17 Cancer 16 | 21 Libra 15 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 59 | 11 Gemini 34 | 12 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 9 Virgo 53 | 19 Pisces 16 | 6 Virgo 5 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 25 | 23 Taurus 25 | 5 Pisces 37 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 40 | 28 Pisces 29 | 9 Leo 14 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 34 | 6 Cancer 36 |
| Rahu | 19 Scorpio 51 | 28 Pisces 58 | 14 Scorpio 17 |
| Ketu | 19 Taurus 51 | 28 Virgo 58 | 14 Taurus 17 |
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