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In late 1961 following his service in the US Navy, Texas born Glen D Hardin was playing piano in Los Angeles’ famed Palomino Club. In 1962 “Glen D” (as he is called) became a member of The Crickets, one of history’s most famous musical groups. In 1969 (along with best friend guitarist James Burton) Hardin joined the Elvis Presley TCB Band as keyboardist and musical arranger/conductor. Glen D has been arranger and recording session pianist with artists such as: Emmylou Harris; John Denver; Merle Haggard; Marty Robbins; George Jones; Dolly Parton; Tanya Tucker; the Everly Brothers; Ricky Nelson; Travis Tritt; Trisha Yearwood; Alan Jackson; Vince Gill; Willie Nelson; Kenny Rodgers; Bing Crosby; Andy Williams; Jim Nabors; Dean Martin; Sammy Davis Jr.; Sonny & Cher; K.D. Lang; Roy Orbison; Linda Rondstat; Ike & Tina Turner; Cass Elliot; Ricky Skaggs; Tammy Wynette, Marty Stuart; Elvis Presley; and now, Tony Sheridan. “Glen D” toured with Emmylou Harris for three years; with The Crickets for eleven years; and with John Denver for sixteen years. One of the titans of music, “Glen D” has created arrangements- and given performances- that have become a part of our musical legacy. For more info, CLICK HERE.

Grammy Award winner Emory Gordy, Jr. is not only a great musician, he is also a highly successful businessman with scores of accomplishments to his name, producing countless albums and performing his inimitable bass guitar on hundreds of recordings. His wife is the Grammy Award winning Country star Patty Loveless, whose new CD “Mountain Soul,” Newsweek hailed as “the Best County music to be heard in a decade.” Emory joined the Elvis Presley TCB Band and is heard on many of the “King’s” recordings. He was a member of both Rodney Crowell’s band “The Cherry Bombs,” and Emmylou Harris’ “The Hot Band.” Emory’s talents as Bassist, Arranger & Producer are featured on an incredible 272 albums, working with such artists as: Alabama; Eric Andersen; Susan Ashton; Hoyt Axton; The Bellamy Brothers; Matraca Berg; Jimmy Buffett; J.J. Cale; Rosanne Cash; David Cassidy; Guy Clark; John Denver; Neil Diamond; Steve Earle; Jonathan Edwards; Dan Fogelberg; Vince Gill; Nanci Griffith; Emmylou Harris (on 17 albums); Billy Joel; George Jones; Lyle Lovett; Rebecca Lynn; Delbert McClinton; Reba McEntire; The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Buck Owens; Gram Parsons; Tom Petty; Elvis Presley; Ricky Skaggs; George Strait; Aaron Tippin; Conway Twitty; Kris Tyler; Steve Wariner; Gloria Estefan; Wynonna Judd; Lou Reid; Bobby Vinton; Patty Loveless (Mrs. Gordy); and now, Tony Sheridan. Mr. Gordy has also produced soundtracks for films such as “The Tin Cup,” “Switchback,” “Black Dog,” “Apostle,” “The Kings of New York,” and “Maverick.” For more info, CLICK HERE.

Ron is the “go to man” for the beat, a song’s heart & pulsating pace. Born in Dallas, he was drawn to music as a child. Over the years Ron has consistently worked-- on a long-term basis, with the most significant and influential performers in the world: Elvis Presley and the TCB Band; Jerry Garcia; and, since 1982, Neil Diamond. (While touring with Neil Diamond in 1999, Ron suffered a heart attack and had to leave the tour. Now fully recovered Ron is back with Neil Diamond doing what he does best—beating those skins.) Ron Tutt’s unmistakable sound is featured on 150 albums, from rock, to pop, to country, backing such artists as: The Carpenters; Elvis Costello; David Cassidy; Jackie DeShannon; Jerry Garcia; England Dan & John Ford; The Flying Burritos; Larry Carlton; Emmylou Harris; Billy Joel; Little Richard; Los Lobos; Henry Mancini; Michael Nesmith; Maria Muldaur; Roy Orbison; Gram Parsons; Paul Overstreet; Kenny Rankin; Helen Reddy; Johnny Rivers; John Stewart; Barbra Streisand; B. J. Thomas; Dory Previn; Doc & Merle Watson; Hugo Montenegro; Neil Diamond; & Tony Sheridan. For more info, CLICK HERE.

A master of both country and rock and roll guitar, James Burton is revered by fans worldwide for his lead guitar artistry with Elvis Presley. Louisiana born Burton is one of the most influential musicians in history. His career as a guitarist began at age 14, at 16 he wrote the music for “Suzie-Q” beginning a nine-year run as lead guitarist for Ricky Nelson. In 1969 Burton joined Elvis Presley’s TCB Band, remaining until the “Kings” death in 1977. James Burton is featured on an astounding 257 released albums, working with a variety of artists including: Judy Collins; Johnny Cash; Elvis Costello; John Denver; The Everly Brothers; Arlo Guthrie; Emmylou Harris; Jerry Lee Lewis; Rebecca Lynn; The Monkees; Willie Nelson; The Oak Ridge Boys; Roy Orbison; Buck Owens; Gram Parsons; Johnny Rivers; Nancy Sinatra; Neil Young; Harry Nillson; Dale Hawkins; Mama Cass; Roger Miller; Joni Mitchell; Merle Haggard; Duane Eddy; Hoyt Axton; Buffalo Springfield; Kim Carnes; Mark Collie; Rosanne Cash; J.J. Cale; Del Fuegos; George Jones; Sammy Johns; Chris Hillman; Nicolette Larson; Amanda McBroom; Michael Nesmith; John Phillips; The Tractors; Travis Tritt; Townes Van Zandt; Ian Whitcomb; Billy Joe Shaver; Jann Brown; Shawn Camp; Casinghino Seven; Freddy Cannon; and now, Tony Sheridan. Among guitarists James Burton has become an icon, his influence on generations of guitar players is unmistakable. For more info, CLICK HERE.