Hugh Edward "Hughie" Thomasson Jr. (August 13, 1952 – September 9, 2007)Social Security Death Index
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Biography

Thomasson wrote many of the songs for the Outlaws, including most of their more popular songs like "Hurry Sundown", "

There Goes Another Love Song "There Goes Another Love Song" is a song by the American Southern rock band Outlaws. Written by Hughie Thomasson and Monte Yoho, it is the opening track and lead single from the band's 1975 debut album '' Outlaws''. It became a Top 40 hit, peak ...

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Green Grass and High Tides "Green Grass and High Tides" is a song by American Southern rock band Outlaws. It is the tenth and final track on the band's debut album, '' Outlaws''. The song is one of their best known, and has received extensive play on album-oriented radio ...

". After Outlaws disbanded, Thomasson joined Lynyrd Skynyrd, leaving that band in 2005 to reform Outlaws. Before his death, he contributed to writing of many of Lynyrd Skynyrd's songs on their 2009 album ''

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'', including the single "Still Unbroken." Thomasson died in his sleep on September 9, 2007, of a heart attack in his home in

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. He was 55 years old.

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External links

"Southern Rock Pioneer Hughie Thomasson Dies in Florida"

"Guitarist Remembered For Generosity"
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