Country music star dies aged 70
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tommy Detamore, a renowned pedal steel guitarist and producer in country music, has died at the age of 70, as announced by his wife Sandra Detamore.
- Over his decades-long career, Detamore collaborated with prominent artists like Ray Price, The Texas Tornados, and Micky Dolenz, and earned a Grammy nomination and the 2008 Academy of Western Artists' Record Producer of the Year award.
- He was inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, highlighting his mastery of the pedal steel guitar and significant influence on the genre.
- Sandra Detamore described Tommy as a respected musician, mentor, and creative force, emphasizing his lasting impact on the country music community and the support he provided to other artists.
- The family recently celebrated a platinum certification for a recording he produced, and Sandra has asked for prayers while inviting fans and friends to honor his life following his sudden passing.
