Tommy Cogbill

Thomas Clark Cogbill (April 8, 1932 – December 7, 1982) was an American bassist, guitarist and record producer known for his work in R&B, soul and country music.

Life and career Cogbill was born in Johnson Grove, Tennessee. He was a highly sought-after session and studio musician who appeared on many now-classic recordings of the 1960s and 1970s, especially those recorded in Nashville, Memphis and Muscle Shoals. He has been credited as an influence by many bass guitarists, including Jerry Jemmott & Jaco Pastorius. In the late 1960s and early 1970s Cogbill worked as a record producer at American Sound Studio in Memphis and was part of the studio's house rhythm section, known as the Memphis Boys.

One of the best-known recordings featuring his bassline was Dusty Springfield's 1969 hit "Son of a Preacher Man", produced by Jerry Wexler and Tom Dowd. Other major artists he recorded with include King Curtis, Joe Tex, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin (Cogbill played the bassline on "Chain of Fools"), Dobie Gray, Kris Kristofferson, J. J. Cale, Wilson Pickett (Cogbill played the bassline on "Funky Broadway"), Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, Bob Seger, and Neil Diamond. He also produced and played bass on King Curtis's single "Memphis Soul Stew" in 1967. aged 50.

Discography, albums

The Exciting Wilson Pickett, Wilson Pickett, 1966 Wicked Pickett, Wilson Pickett, 1966 The Sound of Wilson Pickett, Wilson Pickett, 1967 I'm in Love, Wilson Pickett, 1968 I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Aretha Franklin, 1967 Aretha Arrives, Aretha Franklin, 1967 For Your Precious Love, Oscar Toney Jr., 1967 Lady Soul, Aretha Franklin, 1968 Aretha Now, Aretha Franklin, 1968 Soul '69, Aretha Franklin, 1969 From Elvis in Memphis, Elvis Presley, 1969 From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis, Elvis Presley, 1969 Dusty in Memphis, Dusty Springfield, 1969 Memphis Underground, Herbie Mann, 1969 Spills the Beans, Joe Tex, 1974 You and Me Together, James and Bobby Purify, 1975 Easy as Pie, Bily "Crash" Craddock, 1976 So Lonesome Tonight, Charlie Rich, 1977 Crash, Bily "Crash" Craddock, 1977 Starting All Over Again, Don Gibson, 1978 Where to Now, Charlie Dore, 1979 Slow Dancing, Ben Moore, 1979 Hollywood, Tennessee, Crystal Gayle, 1981 Billy Vera & the Beaters, Billy Vera & the Beaters, 1981

Discography, songs Song title Title Date US charts R&B charts British charts Land of 1000 Dances Wilson Pickett May 11, 1966 6 1 22 Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett October 13, 1966 23 6 28 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) Aretha Franklin October 13, 1966 9 1 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man Aretha Franklin January 24, 1967 Funky Broadway Wilson Pickett February 1, 1967 8 1 43 Respect Aretha Franklin February 14, 1967 1 1 10 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Aretha Franklin February 17, 1967 8 2 Baby I Love You Aretha Franklin 1967 4 1 39 Chain Of Fools Aretha Franklin July 8, 1967 2 1 1 I’m in Love Wilson Pickett July 1, 1967 4 Memphis Soul Stew King Curtis July 5, 1967 33 6 (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone Aretha Franklin December 16, 1967 5 1 47 Think Aretha Franklin April 15, 1968 7 1 26 Suspicious Minds Elvis Presley January, 1969 1 Soul Deep The Box Tops June 1969 18 - 22

Collaborations The Exciting Wilson Pickett - Wilson Pickett (1966) The Wicked Pickett - Wilson Pickett (1967) I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You - Aretha Franklin (1967) The Sound of Wilson Pickett - Wilson Pickett (1967) Aretha Arrives - Aretha Franklin (1967) I'm in Love - Wilson Pickett (1968) King Solomon - Solomon Burke (1968) Lady Soul - Aretha Franklin (1968) I Wish I Knew - Solomon Burke (1968) Aretha Now - Aretha Franklin (1968) Dusty in Memphis - Dusty Springfield (1969) Soul '69 - Aretha Franklin (1969) Soulful - Dionne Warwick (1969) Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky) - Aretha Franklin (1973) Giant of Rock 'n' Roll - Ronnie Hawkins (1974) Michael Murphey - Michael Martin Murphey (1974) Living and Dying in 3/4 Time - Jimmy Buffett (1974) Seven - Bob Seger (1974) A1A - Jimmy Buffett (1974) Okie - J. J. Cale (1974) Regeneration - Roy Orbison (1976) Troubadour - J. J. Cale (1976) When I Dream - Crystal Gayle (1978) Love Has No Reason - Debby Boone (1980) These Days - Crystal Gayle (1980) Shades - J. J. Cale (1981) Hollywood, Tennessee - Crystal Gayle (1981) Grasshopper - J. J. Cale (1982) True Love - Crystal Gayle (1982) Burlap & Satin - Dolly Parton (1983)