Tommy Crook

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Tommy Crook
Born (1944-02-16) February 16, 1944 (age 80)
Origin Tulsa, Oklahoma
Genres Bluegrass, Country music, Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar

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Tommy Crook is an American guitarist who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.[1]

Professional career

Crook played fingerstyle. He replaced the lower two strings on his Gibson switchmaster with bass strings, allowing him to create the impression of playing bass and guitar simultaneously.

Crook has played with many artists including J.J. Cale, Chet Atkins, Merle Haggard and Leon Russell.[1][2]

Personal information

Crook was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 16, 1944. He began playing guitar at the age of four[1][2] and by the age ten had started appearing on local television in Tulsa. He became the father of Kaycie Crook on September 4, 1975. He became the grandfather of Ashleigh Brazell on January 28, 1997.[1]

Discography

  • Mr. Guitar and Mr. Drums, 1968.[1]
  • Tommy Crook, 1989.[1]
  • World of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar, Release Date: September 29, 2003, Format: DVD-Video.[3]
  • 110° In The Shade—Guitar Duets with Anthony Weller, 2002

References

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Tommy Crook & Anthony Weller 110° In The Shade Guitar Duets 2002 Ton Tom Records

The liner notes to this CD state that Tommy recorded some 75 solo tunes but these have never been published.


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