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My Take
Allsup is exactly the kind of musician I treasure: the indispensable craftsman behind the legends. A Cherokee Nation member from Tulsa who played lead guitar on Buddy Holly tracks and rode with Bob Wills, he spent six decades serving the song rather than chasing the spotlight. That Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame nod feels earned in the truest sense. I respect sidemen who shape history without demanding the credit, and his story reminds me how much of the music we love rests on quietly brilliant hands.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tommy Allsup
- Name (Japanese)
- トミー・オルサップ
- Reading
- とみー・おるさっぷ
- Born
- November 24, 1931 – January 11, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy%20Allsup
Frequently asked questions
When was Tommy Allsup born?
November 24, 1931 – January 11, 2017.
Where is Tommy Allsup from?
Tommy Allsup is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Tommy Allsup do?
Tommy Allsup works as musician, record producer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.