As Michael could not play, he had his brother Randy perform the melody on a piano in the family's recording studio.
His brother Randy was killed in the same plane crash that took the life of his father.
Coble says she was inspired to write them when her brother Randy was killed by lightning on August 28, 1990.
He started to attend Indiana University as did his brother Randy.
He and his brother Randy released a second album, entitled Smokin' Section, in 2006.
His brother Randy played quarterback for Guelph from 1982-1985 and the two were teammates in 1985.
Older brother Randy first became famous as an original member of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears.
About 15 years ago, Jay Zwerlein and his brother Randy, who died earlier this year, took charge.
Earl and his brother Randy moved in with Joy to a trailer park.
He and his brother Randy were arrested for stealing cowboy boots and taken into juvenile detention.