Hal Ketchum
He was a heartthrob who supported himself as a carpenter before he recorded his first country album at age 35. He honed his craft in the company of alt-country legends Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett and Townes Van Zandt before going onto mainstream Nashville success in the ‘90s, penning hits for others and then conquering the country charts under his own name. After a stint in rehab, Hal was diagnosed with a spinal disorder and paralyzed, teaching himself to play again. Though he never recaptured the spotlight, his death at just 69 from Alzheimer’s Disease was mourned by millions. Hal Ketchum – he gave us Small Time Saturday Night, but he will always be larger than life.