Ed Rode/WireImageCountry Music Hall of Famer Harold Bradley passed away Thursday at the age of 93, his daughters announced on his Facebook page.
A pioneer in Nashville’s music community, Harold played rhythm guitar on countless country classics, including Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man,” Roger Miller’s “King of the Road,” and Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry.”
Along with his older brother, producer Owen Bradley, Harold helped move country music away from its rural image, creating the more polished style that came to be known as the “Nashville Sound.”
“Early this morning Harold died peacefully in his sleep,” his daughters posted on social media. “Many of you know him as a successful musician and no doubt many stories will be told in the coming week.”
“But to us,” they added, “his greatest accomplishment was being the best dad in the world. We love you, dad.”
The Nashville native joined his brother Owen in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, Harold was also a savvy businessman: He was the first president of the Nashville chapter of the Recording Academy, the organization that gives out the Grammys. He also led the musicians union, the American Federation of Musicians, starting in 1991.
Funeral details are still pending.
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