LUMAN, BOB
(1937–1978)
LUMAN, BOB (b. Robert Glynn L., Nacogdoches, Tex., April 15, 1937–December 27, 1978) In his career Luman, ROCKABILLY-turned-country star of the 1950s and 1960s, traces the many changes in country music during this era. The son of a talented old-time fiddler, guitarist, and harmonica player, Luman got early exposure to country music, and was playing GUITAR by the time he was in high school. After playing local clubs and winning a slew of talent contests, he was hired to replace JOHNNY CASH on…