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Wayne Carson | |
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| Birth name | Wayne Carson Head |
| Also known as | Wayne Carson Thompson |
| Born | May 31, 1943 Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Died | July 20, 2015 (aged 72) United States |
| Genres | Country music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Formerly of | The Box Tops Joe Cocker Leon Russell |
Wayne Carson (born Wayne Carson Head; May 31, 1943 – July 20, 2015), sometimes credited as Wayne Carson Thompson, was an American country musician, songwriter, and record producer. He played percussion, piano, guitar, and bass. His most famous songs as a writer include "The Letter", "Neon Rainbow", "Soul Deep", and "Always on My Mind" (written with Mark James and Johnny Christopher).