Reggie Young

Reggie Young is known throughout the world as one of the great studio session players referred to as the Memphis Boys.  He played guitar on thousands of recordings as a session player in Memphis and later Nashville during the 1960s, 70s and 80s - turning out hit recordings that forever changed popular music.  The Memphis Boys became the name of a group of session players at American Studio in Memphis, which included Bobby Emmons, Gene Chrisman, Mike Leech, Bobby Wood and Reggie.  Reggie’s introduction to the studios came after forming a popular group with Elvis Presley’s bass player called the Bill Black Trio.  After several hits and a long touring schedule with Bill Black, Reggie was offered a chance to work in the studios.  His many guitar solos include the now classic on Dobie Gray’s recording of “Drift Away.”