R.I.P. Hargus "Pig" Robbins

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Country Hall of Famer Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins has died at the age of 84.

Robbins started his career under the name Mel Robbins in the 50s.

The blind pianist played on thousands of Nashville sessions, including on Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.

Robbins was also responsible for the pianos on George Jones’ classic “White Lightning,” Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” and “Crazy”.

This is an official statement by the CEO of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Kyle Young:

“Like all successful session musicians, Pig Robbins was quick to adapt to any studio situation. He worked quickly, with perfection less a goal than a norm. And while he could shift styles on a dime to suit the singer and the song, his playing was always distinctive. Pig's left hand on the piano joined with Bob Moore's bass to create an unstoppable rhythmic force, while the fingers on his right hand flew like birds across the keys. The greatest musicians in Nashville turned to Pig for guidance and inspiration.”

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