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Born | Thomas Russell Durden December 15, 1919 |
Died | October 17, 1999 Houghton Lake, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 79)
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter, commercial dishwasher repairman |
Known for | Co-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".