David Hood

David Hood
Hood (far left) on stage with Traffic in 1973
Hood (far left) on stage with Traffic in 1973
Background information
Born (1943-09-21) September 21, 1943
Sheffield, Alabama U.S.
Genres R&B
Rock
Occupation(s) Session musician
Instruments Bass guitar
Associated acts Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
Traffic

David Hood (born September 21, 1943) is a bassist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He also plays the trombone. He is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Early life and education

Hood was born in Sheffield, Alabama.

Hood attended the University of North Alabama.

Career

Hood started his career playing with the Mystics and as a backup musician at FAME Studios. He went on to co-found Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where he produced songs for Willie Nelson, Cher and others. He played bass on albums by Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Bugs Bunny, Traffic, the Staple Singers, Frank Black, Odetta, John Hiatt, Etta James, John Altenburgh, Johnny & The MoTones and Percy Sledge. Hood appeared in 2009 on Klaus Voormann's solo album A Sideman's Journey.[1] He participated in the latest Waterboys album, Modern Blues, recorded mainly in Nashville, and is currently on tour with them.

Personal life

Hood is married to Judy Sockwell Hood.

Hood's son, Patterson Hood, is the frontman and one of two (formerly three) songwriters for Drive-By Truckers.

References

  1. ↑ "Klaus Voorman, A Sideman's Journey". All Music. Retrieved 20 October 2015.


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