Tompall Glaser

Singer-songwriter, country music pioneer

Tompall Glaser - Singer-songwriter, country music pioneer
Born

September 3rd, 1933
92 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in country music, contributed to the genre as a singer-songwriter and recording artist. Co-founded the group The Glaser Brothers, which achieved significant success during the 1960s and 1970s. Released several solo albums and wrote numerous songs that became hits for other artists. Instrumental in the expansion of the country music scene, particularly in the genres of Outlaw country and progressive country.

Co-founded The Glaser Brothers

Recorded the album 'Tompall & His Outlaw Band'

Wrote hits for artists such as Johnny Cash

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