Former Grand Ole Opry Guitarist Spider Wilson Dead at 79

Longtime Grand Ole Opry staff guitarist James Edward “Spider” Wilson died of complications from cancer Thursday (Feb. 26) in Nashville. He was 79. A native of Nashville, Wilson reportedly fueled his enthusiasm for music by standing outside an open window of the Ryman Auditorium listening to Hank Williams’ Opry performances. His big break came when… Read more »