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  1. Emory Gordy Jr. is an American musician, songwriter and music producer. He has worked with many country and rock artists, such as Patty Loveless, Elvis Presley, Steve Earle and John Denver.

  2. Mar 15, 2023 · In 2009, mostly retired from touring, only making occasional guest appearances on other artists’ albums. Patty, 66, recently told Woman’s World that that she’s spent the last 14 years taking care of her husband, Emory Gordy Jr., as he faced health issues.

  3. Aug 22, 2023 · But Patty Loveless has only recently returned to the spotlight after she retired from touring in 2010 to take care of her husband of 34 years, Emory Gordy Jr., as he’s battled health challenges.

    • Emory Gordy, Jr.'s Career
    • Emory Gordy, Jr.'s Awards
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    Began as bass player in Atlanta, GA, studios, 1964; worked as a studio musician, Los Angeles, CA, beginning 1970; toured and recorded with Neil Diamond, 1971; toured with Elvis Presley, 1973; joined Emmylou Harris and her Hot Band, 1974-77; played with the Cherry Bombs, 1977-79 and 1981-82; toured and recorded with John Denver, 1979-81; worked as a...

    Named bass player of the year, Academy of Country Music, 1986; Grammy Award for bluegrass album of the year, 1989, for Southern Flavor; album of the year award, Country Music Association, 1994, for When Fallen Angels Fly.

    Selective Works
    As producer Bellamy Brothers, When We Were Boys, Elektra, 1982.
    Vince Gill, Turn Me Loose, RCA, 1984.
    Vince Gill, The Things That Matter, RCA, 1985.

    Books 1. Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia, edited by Russell Barnard and others, Times Books, 1994. 2. Periodicals Country Music, October 1993, p. 10; November/December 1993, pp. 3. 55-58. 4. Guitar Player, March 1988, pp. 68-74. 5. Additional information for this profile was provided by the Nashville-based office of Lauren Cook, 1996.

  4. Emory Gordy Jr. b. 25 December 1944, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Gordy was first noted as the bass player for Elvis Presley’s 70s band. At the same time he was playing with Gram Parsons and after Parsons’ death, he became…. Read Full Biography.

  5. Emory Gordy Jr. is a bass player, producer, and songwriter who has worked with artists such as Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, and Patty Loveless. Learn about his career, awards, and discography from this online encyclopedia article.

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  7. May 15, 2024 · Emory Gordy Jr. is an American musician, songwriter and music producer. He played bass for Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris and Patty Loveless, and produced albums by Steve Earle, George Jones and Alabama.

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