Today in Louisiana Music History: October 6

1952: Happy Birthday to bass player Dave Clements born in New Orleans.

1996: Songwriter Ted Daffan, a native of Merryville, Louisiana, passes away at age 84. His compositions include “Truck Driver’s Blues,” “I’m a Fool to Care” and “Born to Lose.”

1996: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are married in McGraw’s hometown of Rayville, Louisiana.