On March 16, 1991, tragedy struck when a terrible accident took the lives of eight band members, including talented musicians and close friends, as well as other crew members for the well-known singer.
Reba McEntire, overcome with thanksgiving, expressed her gratitude to those who have contributed significantly to the music industry on social media. We will always value the work they did and the impact they had.
As the plane took off from San Diego for Indiana, an unfortunate incident happened: one of the wingtips collided with a sizable boulder atop Otay Mountain.
Unfortunately, this mishap was the reason the plane crashed. Reba, who was ill at the time and stayed at the hotel with her husband Narvel and stylist, left the hotel while the rest of the group went on an excursion.
Terry Jackson, Joey Cigainero, Paula Kaye Evans, Jim Hammon (the tour manager), and Chris Austin were among those who passed away.
Reba McEntire paid a touching tribute to the musicians on Instagram, writing, “Their unwavering passion for music and their captivating stage presence continue to serve as a wellspring of inspiration for all of us”.
The group is featured on a performance recording in this moving presentation as a touching tribute to their outstanding musicianship and remarkable camaraderie.
Reba makes a point of mentioning the group at least once a year to make sure their legacy is upheld.
Reba talked about the incident and its immediate aftermath in a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey. She described the terrifying event: “After receiving the notification, Narvel went to meet our pilot, who then delivered the bad news to her”.
The heartbreaking news that a plane had crashed was delivered to our hotel room by Narvel in the wee hours of the morning. Are they all alright?
I questioned while trembling.
I felt a lot of pressure from Narvel’s “I don’t think so” response. “But you’re not sure,” I insisted, seeking clarification. ”. I don’t think so, he said quietly”.
As we remember these great people, let’s not lose sight of the impact they had on Reba McEntire’s career and the history of music. I hope their legacy will be what people remember about them for all time.
