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Emory Gordy Jr. | |
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![]() Emory Gordy Jr., Grand Ole Opry, 2007 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Emory Lee Gordy Jr. |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | December 25, 1944
Occupation(s) | Record producer, musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, upright bass |
Years active | 1964–present |
Formerly of | The Hot Band |
Spouse |
Emory Lee Gordy Jr. (born December 25, 1944) is an American musician, songwriter and music producer. A former member of Emmylou Harris' backing band The Hot Band, he is best known for his association with country singer Patty Loveless, to whom he has been married since 1989. Gordy has produced and played bass guitar on nearly all of her albums, in addition to producing albums by Steve Earle, George Jones, and Alabama.