Wesley Webb "Speedy" West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003) was an american steel guitarist, for a long time playing with Jimmy Bryant, either in their own duo or as backing band for Tennessee Ernie Ford and many others. January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925–September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. ... Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 -October 17, 1991), better known by the stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. ...