01/02/2024
As many of you have no doubt heard by now, legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, Tommy Talton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Tommy was not only one of our long-time artists, he was a very close friend.
Tommy was a leading Music Matters Entertainment (MME) artist. For nearly twenty (20) years, MME booked and managed Tommy, as well as provided road management assistance at times. He headlined numerous tours, songwriter festivals, various Southern Rock Super Jams produced by MME, as well as performed as a special guest with acts such as The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Government Mule and Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chuck Leavell, Randall Bramblett and many others. He was an integral part of the Music Matters Entertainment family. While on its roster, Tommy released several solo albums, both studio and live.
Tommy was a founding member of the band Cowboy, along with his musical and songwriting partner, Scott Boyer. In the 1970s. Cowboy rose to fame as the Rhythm Section and opening band for Gregg Allman on his 1974 tour in support of Gregg’s newly released “Laid Back” album. That tour was highly successful, selling out venues all across the country, and resulted in a best-selling album, the “Gregg Allman Tour with Special Guests Cowboy Boyer & Talton.” During that time, Tommy released numerous albums by Cowboy on the Capricorn records label, and many solo studio and live albums.
In 2010, Cowboy reunited and worked with Music Matters Entertainment in booking a sold out Cowboy Reunion Show in Macon. Thereafter, Tommy and Scott continued to perform together both as Cowboy and as a duo, as well as with the Tommy Talton band and others.
The loss of Tommy Talton is far-reaching, and felt worldwide in the music community and beyond, and the impact on our agency is profound. We are heartbroken by the loss of an amazingly gifted artist, and truly beautiful person and friend.
Please keep Tommy's wife, Patty, and his three daughters, Kathleen, Chrissy and Corrina, in your thoughts and prayers. Please respect their privacy during this difficult time. For personal condolences, please contact Tommy's daughters. If you would like to make a donation which will help with his medical and final expenses, a GoFundMe account is in place by daughter Kathleen Gondek, and has now been updated:
https://gofund.me/6ccdacc5
We are working closely with Tommy's family in organizing a celebration of Tommy's life, which will be held on Sunday, January 28th, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Location and other details will be announced soon on our social media platforms, as well as press releases. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org .
Our deepest condolences and love are with Patty, Tommy's daughters, and the entire Talton family. Tommy will be sorely missed, while his legacy and music live on in our hearts, souls and minds.
For any information concerning the celebration of life or for press inquiries, please contact Terry Reeves at [email protected] or 404-734-6168.
“When I got the news you had left and moved on
To where all of the pains of this long ride were gone
My breath went away, lost like a friend
But, when the time is just right I hope to see you again.”
Finally Free (Song for Scott)
© Frank Thomas Talton
Corrina Jo Music
www.tommytaltonmusic.com
Photo: Bill Thames
Terry Reeves
Music Matters Entertainment LLC
[email protected]
(404) 734-6168
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