Music lost a legend 35 years ago today. Father of actor John Ritter and one of the most famous Western Country Music singers of all-time, Tex Ritter would be highly recognized for his contributions to country and western music- and for his artistic versatility. He became one of the founding members of the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1964, he became the fifth person and first singing cowboy to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He moved to Nashville in 1965 and began working for WSM 650 Radio and became a member the Grand Ole Opry.Little known fact: Tex Ritter was also heard as the voice of Big Al. Big Al- the fattest bear at the Country Bear Jamboree attraction located in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. His character sings "Blood on the Saddle" and continues through the finale as the rest of the cast attempts to drown him out.
Check out this great little clip of the career of this legend. Long live, Tex Ritter.
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