On this Day In Stoner Yodel History: October 1

Todd Snider inked his recording contract with Margaritaville Records

Todd Snider signs his recording contract with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Records at Newby’s in Memphis on October 1, 1993. (L-R, seated at table) Nervous Wrecks bassist Joe Mariencheck, Margaritaville vice president Bob Mercer, Snider, Snider’s attorney Trip Aldredge and Snider’s publisher Keith Sykes. (L-R, standing in back) unknown woman, Margaritaville’s Sam Knight, Jerene Sykes and MCA executive Steve McCord. (Photo by Anita Webb)

By Daryl Sanders

On October 1, 1993, Todd Snider signed his recording contract with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville label during a signing party in Memphis, Tennessee.