Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood
Walter Hyatt
1949-1996
Walter Hyatt was a prolific songwriter and performer and a founding member of the influential Americana groups Uncle Walt's Band and the Contenders.
Raised in Spartanburg, Hyatt joined the Austin and Nashville music scenes, releasing several critically praised solo albums. He is remembered as a gifted songwriter, with his songs recorded by Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Jerry Jeff Walker.
DesChamps Hood
1952-2001
DesChamps "Champ" Hood was a founding member of the highly influential Americana groups Uncle Walt's Band and the Contenders.
An award-winning multi-instrumentalist, the Spartanburg native spent most of his career performing in Austin and Nashville, regularly working as a session player and touring performer with artists such as Guy Clark, Toni Price and Lyle Lovett.
Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
