Died David Briggs, Elvis Presley’s legendary keyboard

At the age of 82 deceased David Briggs It was a big name in American musical life as he worked with famous performers like the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley, or Country superstars like Dolly Bank and Johnny Nash. He started playing piano in various hits at Muscle Shoals in Alabama, then went to Nashville in the 60s to work as a musician. In 1964 he played with Tommy Roe’s accompaniment to the American singer and songwriter opening the Beatles’ first American concert. And next year you first worked together in a studio – writes Daily Star.

Elvis became known

David played the piano on the world star’s 1966 Love Letters and worked well together. From now on, they worked together until the singer’s death in 1977. From 1969, David also played in the singer’s TCB band. TCB toured you and David performed at some events after his death.

During his long career, David has worked on a number of excellent songs, including Dolly Coat of Many Colors and Jimmy Hughes Steal Away. In addition, he has written and orchestrated advertising songs for large companies such as KFC and Coca-Cola.

David was also a co -owner of Willin ‘David Music, which published music. One of the well-known songs was Up WHERE We Belong, which was featured in the 1982 Richard Gere film, the Garni zone.

Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, also commemorated him. In a statement, he said that David was a « man of music » and talked about his enormous impact on the music world.

« David Briggs was able to play on keyboard instruments in any style. For more than four decades, his talent has decorated countless country, R&B, rock and pop songs and style. »