Rusty Young (musician)
American guitarist (1946–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Rusty Young (musician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Norman Russell Young (February 23, 1946 – April 14, 2021)[1] was an American guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known as one of the frontmen in the influential country rock and Americana band Poco.
Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...
Rusty Young | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Birth name | Norman Russell Young |
Born | (1946-02-23)February 23, 1946 Long Beach, California, US |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, US |
Died | April 14, 2021(2021-04-14) (aged 75) Davisville, Missouri, US |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) |
|
Years active | 1968–2021 |
Formerly of | Poco |
Close
A virtuoso on pedal steel guitar, he was celebrated for the ability to get a Hammond B3 organ sound out of the instrument by playing it through a Leslie speaker cabinet and as an innovator of producing other rock sounds from the instrument.[2][3]