Hughie Thomasson

Hughie Thomasson
Thomasson performing in the 1970s
Background information
Born
Hugh Edward Thomasson Jr.

(1952-08-13)August 13, 1952
Buchanan, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 2007(2007-09-09) (aged 55)
Brooksville, Florida, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock, hard rock, blues rock
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, banjo
Years active1967–2007
LabelArista
Websitehttps://www.outlawsmusic.com/
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Hugh Edward "Hughie" Thomasson Jr. (August 13, 1952 – September 9, 2007) was an American guitarist and singer, best known as a founding member of Outlaws. The band found success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a string of hits. He was also a replacement guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hughie Thomasson was inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame for his work as the founding guitarist and singer of the southern rock band The Outlaws. His distinctive guitar playing earned him the nickname "The Flame".

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