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Today In Music History: Great Balls of Fire!

1961 - Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams and Fred Rose became the first people to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. 1977 - Elton John announced at a London performance that he was retiring from concerts. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio

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