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re: Jeffrey Cook, guitarist for Alabama, has died
Posted on 11/8/22 at 4:20 pm to Pisco
Posted on 11/8/22 at 4:20 pm to Pisco
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WAFF) - The founding member of group ALABAMA, Jeff Cook, passed away at the age of 73 on Monday.
Cook was at his beach home in Destin, FL. surrounded by his close friends and family. In 2012, the multi-award-winning guitarist was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Cook was born in Fort Payne, AL. on August 27, 1949, and began playing lead guitar and keyboards at the age of 13. After getting his broadcast license at the age of 14, he went to work as a disc jockey at a local Fort Payne radio station. He later owned is own radio and TV stations.
After graduating from Fort Payne High School, Cook received a degree in Electronic Technology from Gadsden State Community College.
More than 50 years ago, Cook and his cousins Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen left Fort Payne to spend the summer playing music in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at a bar called The Bowery. After six years and plenty of tip jars later the group was able to get a major label deal.
In 2018, Cook stopped touring with the group due to his health battle.
Cook is survived by his wife of 27 years Lisa Cook, his mother Betty Cook, and his brother David Cook amongst his in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 4:27 pm to Bobby OG Johnson
Survived by his mother? Wow. Willing to bet even at her age, she is super distraught over losing her child.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 6:19 pm to Bobby OG Johnson
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Cook was born in Fort Payne, AL
"I was born across the river,
In the mountains where I call home.
Lord, times were good there,
Don't know why I ever roamed"
I hope you're back there, Jeff.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 11/9/22 at 6:31 am to Bobby OG Johnson
Wow Parkinson’s. In 2012. 10 years with that shite. Hope most were decent years.
frick Parkinson’s.
frick Parkinson’s.
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