Tommy Talton
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About Tommy Talton
Tommy Talton
Six decades in, it’s clear that guitarist/songwriter Tommy Talton is still making music for the sheer joy of it. He manages to perform with the energy of a music-obsessed kid and the restraint of a seasoned veteran – because, at heart, he is both.
Tommy, founding member of Capricorn Records’ “Cowboy,” was a studio musician with artists such as Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers Band, Paul Butterfield, Billy Joe Shaver, Bonnie Bramlett, Dickey Betts, Martin Mull, Corky Laing, Clarence Carter, Kitty Wells, Alex and Livingston Taylor, Arthur Conley and more. He toured extensively throughout the (expired link). with “Cowboy” and Gregg Allman’s “Laid Back” tour, from Carnegie Hall to Fillmore West. Talton was guitarist on Allman’s "Laid Back" studio album.
After two critically acclaimed releases in the last few years, “Let’s Get Outta Here” Oct. 2012, and, “Until After Then,” Oct. 2014, Tommy released his latest works Feb. 2017, “Somewhere South of Eden.”
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Tommy Talton is a familiar name to many, especially fans of ’70s Southern rock. Talton figured heavily into that part of music history co-founding the band Cowboy, discovered by none other than Duane Allman, who, as legend has it, banged on their door at 7am one day and asked to hear some songs. He then recommended them to Capricorn label owner Phil Walden, who sent Allman Brothers producer Johnny Sandlin to check them out; Sandlin ended up producing several Cowboy albums for Capricorn. Cowboy was recently chosen as one of the Top 10 Country Rock Albums of all time by (expired link)…..(expired link)) Tommy has played guitar with the likes of Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers Band, Govt Mule, Tedeshi Trucks Band, The Weight Band, Bonnie Bramlett, Dickey Betts, Martin Mull, Corky Laing, Kitty Wells and Clarence Carter in addition to his own band. He's still adding to the rich tapestry of Southern music, and truly is at the top of his game.
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