Hughie Thomasson

American guitarist and singer (1952-2007)

Hughie Thomasson (August 13, 1952 - September 9, 2007)[1] was an American guitarist and singer. He was a member of the bands Outlaws and 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
Tampa, Florida, United States
DiedSeptember 9, 2007(2007-09-09) (aged 55)
Brooksville, Florida
United States
GenresSouthern rock, hard rock, blues rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, banjo
Years active1967-2007
LabelsArista
Websitehttp://www.theoutlaws.us

Discography change

Outlaws change

  1. Outlaws (1975)
  2. Lady in Waiting (1976)
  3. Hurry Sundown (1977)
  4. Playin' to Win (1978)
  5. In The Eye of the Storm (1979)
  6. Ghost Riders (1980)
  7. Los Hombres Malo (1982)
  8. Soldiers of Fortune (1986)
  9. Diablo Canyon (1994)
  10. So Low (2000)

Lynyrd Skynyrd change

  1. Twenty (1997)
  2. Edge of Forever (1999)
  3. Vicious Cycle (2003)

References change

  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 November 28, 2014.