Musician, Actor. One of the most highly regarded sidemen of his time, known as "the guitar player's guitar player". In the 1970s he began playing for Kris Kristofferson, going on to record with such industry notables as Willie Nelson, Bob Dlyan, Bonnie Raitt, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Patty loveless, Jimmy Buffett and numerous others. As a solo artist, his albums included "What It Is" (1993), "Right on Time" (1995), "Nothing But the Truth" (1999), "Spirit World" (2002) and "From the Five" (2005). He also appeared as an actor in such films as "A Star Is Born" (1976), "Heaven's Gate" (1980), "Songwriter" (1984), "Miss Congeniality" (2000), and "The Alamo" (2004).
Musician, Actor. One of the most highly regarded sidemen of his time, known as "the guitar player's guitar player". In the 1970s he began playing for Kris Kristofferson, going on to record with such industry notables as Willie Nelson, Bob Dlyan, Bonnie Raitt, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Patty loveless, Jimmy Buffett and numerous others. As a solo artist, his albums included "What It Is" (1993), "Right on Time" (1995), "Nothing But the Truth" (1999), "Spirit World" (2002) and "From the Five" (2005). He also appeared as an actor in such films as "A Star Is Born" (1976), "Heaven's Gate" (1980), "Songwriter" (1984), "Miss Congeniality" (2000), and "The Alamo" (2004).
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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