Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood

Walter Hyatt Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

1. Walter Hyatt Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 2011.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail series list.

Location. 34° 57′ N, 81° 55.767′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg

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County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 172 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hank Garland / Johnny Blowers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Reno / The Blue Ridge Quartet (about 300 feet away); Palmetto Building (about 500 feet away); Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band (about 700 feet away); Dr. Rosa H. Gantt (about 800 feet away); Chaser the Border Collie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel Morgan Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Walker / Clara Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); 156 West Main Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Spartanburg Town Clock (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

Regarding Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood. To hear music samples by Hyatt, dial 864-607-9657 and press 9#; to hear Hood, dial 864-607-9657 and press 10#.

Also see . . .
1. Walter Hyatt. Walter Hyatt (October 25, 1949 - May 11, 1996) was an American singer and songwriter. His band, known as Uncle Walt's Band, was involved in the music scene in Austin, Texas from its inception and is credited with being the original Americana Artist. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

DesChamps Hood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

2. DesChamps Hood Marker

2. Uncle Walt's Band. Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood, and David Ball (country singer) formed Uncle Walt's Band. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Music Trail debuts in downtown Feb. 11. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

3. Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.