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Born on November 24, 1931, Tommy Allsup was from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Tommy Allsup was listed as a musician, record producer and composer. Death is recorded on January 11, 2017, at the age of 85. Listed accolades include Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (2005).
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
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy%20Allsup
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3992882
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 Tommy Allsup born?
Born November 24, 1931.
When did Tommy Allsup die?
Died January 11, 2017, aged 85.
Where was Tommy Allsup from?
Tommy Allsup was from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
What did Tommy Allsup do?
Tommy Allsup worked as musician, record producer, composer.
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