New York, NY (CNS) - Hughie Thomasson, the most influential member of the Southern rock band, "The Outlaws," has died of a heart attack. Known for his signature voice and Fender Stratocaster guitar sound, Thomasson also wrote most of the songs for the band including their three biggest hits, "Hurry Sundown", "There Goes Another Love Song," and "Green Grass and High Tides."
According to his family, Thomasson, 55, passed away late Sunday from a heart attack during a nap at his Brooksville, Fla., home.
(AHN)
The Outlaws were one of my favorite bands from days of yore. I've had the instrumental tune "Waterhole" in my mp3 player this summer. The jams of the Southern boogie bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Outlaws and the Atlanta Rhythm Section (no kidding--check out "Angel" or "Another Man's Woman" sometime) laid the foundation for the deep appreciation for instrumental guitar music starting with the Dixie Dregs around 1980 or so.
Here's a video with recent tour footage with a new Outlaws tune as the soundtrack.
Hughie sounds pretty good. He'll be missed.
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