guitarist, sitar player
12.12.1936 - 17.01.2019
As lead guitarist for the Memphis Boys, the house band at American Studios, Young played on more than 100 of the most recognizable hits of late Sixties and early Seventies, including Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and “In the Ghetto,” followed by a brief stint in Atlanta before relocating to Music City. Neil Diamond's “Sweet Caroline”, B.J. Thomas' “Hooked On A Feeling”, Willie Nelson's “You Were Always On My Mind”, The Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray are just a mere sampling of songs he played on throughout his career. He also lent his skills to albums by Kenny Rogers (The Gambler), Waylon Jennings (Honky Tonk Heroes) Guy Clark (Old No. 1) and Many, Many More...
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