Mike Kennedy (21)

Drummer who played with Barbara Fairchild, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait's Ace In The Hole Band and Jamey Johnson's band. Born August 1, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas. Died August 31, 2018 in Lebanon, Tennessee. His résumé reads like a who's who of local artists and bands, including Jerry Waddel, Bill Green, Clifton Jansky and Black Rose. He joined Barbara Fairchild before hooking up with Ricky Skaggs' band, moving to Nashville and establishing himself as a studio session player. In the studio, he recorded with Jamey Johnson, Johnny Bush, Gene Stewart, Bill Anderson and Ricky Skaggs, among others. He was with George Strait from 1990 until his death in 2018.