Tommy Durden

Tommy Durden
Born
Thomas Russell Durden

(1919-12-15)December 15, 1919
DiedOctober 17, 1999(1999-10-17) (aged 79)
Occupation(s)Guitarist, songwriter, commercial dishwasher repairman
Known forCo-writing "Heartbreak Hotel"

Thomas Russell Durden (December 15, 1919 – October 17, 1999) was an American steel guitarist and songwriter, who is most notable for co-writing Elvis Presley's breakthrough hit, "Heartbreak Hotel".