Winford Lindsey "Wynn" Stewart was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was one of the progenitors of the Bakersfield sound. Although not a huge chart success, he was an inspiration to such artists as Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Nick Lowe.
Stewart in the 1950s
Merle Ronald Haggard was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.
Haggard performing live in 1971
Haggard in a 1961 publicity photo for Tally Records
Haggard in a 1975 publicity photo for Capitol Records
Haggard performing in June 2009