Bill Yates has bypass surgery

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Thanks to Kip Martin for this bit of news.

Bill Yates, former Country Gentleman, Bluegrass Boy, and Sunny Mountain Boy is having a quadruple bypass today. He went into the hospital in Winchester, VA yesterday and they decided to operate today. He’s expected to have a quick and full recovery, but his family is asking for prayers.

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