I was saddened to hear of the passing
Of Jeff Cook on Nov. 7th 2022.
Lisa and I were big fans of the group
Alabama and went to several of their
Concerts thru the years.
We have nearly all of their music either
On vinyl or CD.
I am attaching a you tube URL of their
Christmas song… “A Candle in the
Window” in Jeff Cook’s honor today.
May God bless his personal family
His remaining Alabama band members
And all fans of this beloved group.
- Hayden
Alabama Christmas…
"A Candle in the Window"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqL-Kv4T5WI
ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook
passes away at 73
(WHNT) — Jeff Cook, a founding member of the Fort Payne-based group
ALABAMA, passed away on Monday, November 7. He was 73.
According to the band’s publicity firm, Cook died at his beach home in
Destin, Fla. “with his family and close friends by his side.”
Cook was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. He made the
diagnosis public in 2017, telling News 19, “I’m not calling it quits, but
sometimes our bodies dictate what we have to do, and mine is telling me
it’s time to take a break and heal. I do believe in prayer and I appreciate
all the continued prayers throughout this difficult time.”
From then on, Cook’s presence on ALABAMA’s tours became less frequent.
e stopped touring with the band altogether in 2018, according to a news release.
Cook helped co-found the ALABAMA band alongside Randy Owen and
Teddy Gentry more than 50 years ago. While starting from humble beginnings,
the band changed the face of country music, selling more than 80 million albums
and charting more than 40 No. 1 hits.
In addition to performing, Cook established “Cook Sound Studios, Inc.”
in Fort Payne. He was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Cook, his mother, Betty Cook,
brother David Cook, father-in-law Jerrial Williams, brother-in-law Randy Williams,
many nieces and nephews, and beloved dogs Blazer and Blakely.
Arrangements for Cook’s “Celebration of Life” service will be announced later. I
n lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the
- Zach Hester
https://whnt.com/news/alabama-news/alabama-co-founder-jeff-cook-passes-away-at-73/
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