Tommy Crook

Thomas Paul Crook (February 16, 1944 – February 4, 2026) was an American guitarist who lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Background Crook was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 16, 1944. He began playing guitar at the age of four

Professional career Crook played fingerstyle. He replaced the lower two strings on his Gibson switchmaster with bass strings, allowing him to create the impression of playing bass and guitar simultaneously.

He played with many artists including J.J. Cale, Chet Atkins, Merle Haggard, and Leon Russell.

Discography Mr. Guitar and Mr. Drums, 1968. 110° In The Shade—Guitar Duets with Anthony Weller, 2002 Night and Day- Tommy Crook and Shelby Eicher, 1991, Format: cassette Tommy Crook Plays Unforgettable and Other Favorites, 2004. Format CD