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.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 258 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 64 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Billy
resolute protector
Read Full Billy Name AnalysisFebruary 17, 1920 Facts
Generation Group
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
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 17, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aquarius 47 | 29 Aquarius 5 | 11 Gemini 51 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 22 | 2 Pisces 9 | 22 Sagittarius 59 |
| Mercury | 7 Pisces 19 | 16 Pisces 58 | 21 Gemini 8 |
| Venus | 23 Capricorn 23 | 9 Pisces 10 | 3 Gemini 22 |
| Mars | 5 Scorpio 22 | 19 Aquarius 52 | 21 Libra 16 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 59 | 15 Cancer 50 | 12 Leo 53 |
| Saturn | 9 Virgo 53 | 0 Aries 19 | 6 Virgo 7 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 25 | 27 Taurus 33 | 5 Pisces 37 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 40 | 0 Aries 39 | 9 Leo 16 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 50 | 4 Aquarius 13 | 6 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 19 Scorpio 51 | 9 Pisces 38 | 14 Scorpio 14 |
| Ketu | 19 Taurus 51 | 9 Virgo 38 | 14 Taurus 14 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
