Eddy Shaver
John Edwin "Eddy" Shaver (June 20, 1962 – December 31, 2000)[1][2] was an American country-rock guitarist, arranger, and songwriter.
Biography
The son of legendary country artist and songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, Eddy learned to play guitar at an early age, tutored by Allman Brothers Band guitarist, Dickey Betts, who gave Eddy his first guitar. As a young man, he accompanied his father as well as country music greats Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Dwight Yoakam.
Later, Shaver performed with his father in the duo Shaver. Together, they recorded several critically acclaimed albums.
Shaver recorded his first (and only) solo album during 1996 for the French record label, Dixiefrog Records. The album is titled Baptism Of Fire.
Shaver died of a heroin overdose on December 31, 2000 in Waco, Texas. Folk singer Todd Snider wrote the song "Waco Moon" upon hearing about Shaver's death.
References
- ^ "Shaver Guitarist Dead at Thirty-Eight: Shaver : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 25, 2009.
- ^ Leigh, Spencer (January 8, 2001). "Eddy Shaver - Obituaries, News - The Independent". London. Archived from the original on June 24, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
External links
- Eddy Shaver discography at Discogs
- Eddy Shaver at IMDb
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