Hughie Thomasson
Hughie Thomasson | |
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Thomasson performing in the 1970s
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Background information | |
Birth name | Hugh Edward Thomasson, Jr. |
Born | Buchanan, Virginia, United States |
August 13, 1952
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Brooksville, Florida United States |
Genres | Southern rock, hard rock, blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals, banjo |
Years active | 1967-2007 |
Labels | Arista |
Associated acts | Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Website | [1] |
Notable instruments | |
Hughie Thomasson signature Fender Stratocaster, Custom-made "Pearlcaster" by Ed Roman Guitars[1] |
Hugh Edward "Hughie" Thomasson, Jr. (August 13, 1952 - September 9, 2007)[2][3] was an American guitarist and singer, best known as a founding member of Outlaws and as a guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Biography
Thomasson wrote many of the songs for the Outlaws, including most of their more popular songs like "Hurry Sundown", "There Goes Another Love Song," and "Green Grass and High Tides". Although other band members (especially Henry Paul in the early 70's lineup) contributed songs and sang lead vocals as well, Hughie was, in many ways, the real heart and soul of the Outlaws. After Outlaws disbanded, Thomasson joined Lynyrd Skynyrd, leaving that band in 2005 to reform Outlaws. Before his death he contributed to writing of many of Lynyrd Skynyrd's songs on their 2009 album God & Guns, including the single "Still Unbroken."
Thomasson died in his sleep on September 9, 2007 of a heart attack in his home in Brooksville, Florida. He was 55 years old.
References
- ↑ Edroman.com
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- ↑ Social Security Death Index
External links
- "Southern Rock Pioneer Hughie Thomasson Dies in Florida"
- "Guitarist Remembered For Generosity"
- Hughie Thomasson official site
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