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 Norbert Putnam's Induction Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame

Tepoe felt honored to be invited to the Country Music Hall of Fame for the induction of Norbert Putnam by his good friend  Wayne Moss aka Barefoot Jerry.  Wayne and Norbert were both members of the group "Area Code 615" and are now both in the Hall of Fame.  This group was the forerunner to the group Barefoot Jerry and there are currently six members of the group in the Hall of Fame. 

Norbert was a great producer and a great bass player, he produced  artist like "Joan Baez", "Jimmy Buffett", "Dan Fogelberg", and "Kris Kristofferson".  He played bass on hits like "Honey", Polk Salad Annie", "Long Long Time", and "Promised Land".  

Before the ceremony started, Tepoe got to meet several great musicians of Wayne's past band members and friends there, and most of them are in the hall of fame.  Tepoe also got to met Ed King.   Ed is a great guitarist and songwriter and is one of the original members of the group Lynard Skynard.  He wrote several of their songs including the hit song "Sweet Home Alabama".

Pictures from the Ceremony:

                                  

                     Norbert Putnam inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame

 

                                 

                                Tepoe's wife Natalie     Tepoe      Norbert Putnam

 

                                   

                                      Wayne Moss         Tepoe       Charlie  McCoy

 

                                   

                                          Ed King                                         Tepoe