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Spooner Oldham was born on June 14, 1943 in Center Star, Alabama, United States and is credited as a songwriter, pianist and composer. Spooner Oldham is 83 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2009).
My Take
What I admire about Spooner Oldham is that he chose the engine room over the spotlight. As a keyboardist in the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, he poured soul into records like Percy Sledge's When a Man Loves a Woman and Aretha Franklin's classics, shaping sounds that millions love without most of them ever knowing his name. To me, that quiet craftsmanship is the highest form of artistry. His 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame feels less like a surprise and more like overdue justice for a man who let the music speak louder than his ego.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Spooner Oldham
- Name (Japanese)
- スプーナー・オールダム
- Reading
- すぷーなー・おーるだむ
- Born
- June 14, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Center Star, Alabama, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / pianist / composer / lyricist / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spooner%20Oldham
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q561873
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Spooner Oldham born?
Born June 14, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Spooner Oldham from?
Spooner Oldham is from Center Star, Alabama, United States.
What does Spooner Oldham do?
Spooner Oldham works as songwriter, pianist, composer, lyricist, musician.
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