Hughie Thomasson

Hugh Edward "Hughie" Thomasson Jr. (August 13, 1952 – September 9, 2007)[1][2] was an American guitarist and singer, best known as a founding member of Outlaws. The band found success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a string of hits. He was also a replacement guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Hughie Thomasson
Thomasson performing in the 1970s
Thomasson performing in the 1970s
Background information
Birth nameHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.
Born(1952-08-13)August 13, 1952
Buchanan, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 2007(2007-09-09) (aged 55)
Brooksville, Florida, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock, hard rock, blues rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, banjo
Years active1967–2007
LabelsArista
Websitehttps://www.outlawsmusic.com/

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". 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
  1. Flippo, Chet (September 11, 2007). "Southern Rock Pioneer Hughie Thomasson Dies in Florida Guitarist Founded the Outlaws and Later Joined Lynyrd Skynyrd". CMT News. 2010 MTV Networks. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  2. Social Security Death Index


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