DeFord Bailey celebrated his 75th birthday on December 14, 1974 at the new Opry House. Here he is shown with Roy Acuff, Alcyone Bate Beasley, Herman Crook and Sam McGee. Photograph was taken by Alan Mayor.
Wilson Morton (David's father), Bill Monroe, the owner of the Supreme Granite Co (who carved the monument), Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton, and Roy Acuff