Bobby Wood To Be CMHOFM’s Next ‘Nashville Cats’ Honoree

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Keyboardist Bobby Wood will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s in-depth interview series, “Nashville Cats,” on Aug. 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater.

Raised on a family farm in Mississippi, Wood moved to Memphis after high school to pursue a music career. His recording of “If I’m a Fool for Loving You” was rising up the charts in 1964 when a car wreck laid him up for months. After recuperating, Wood focused on session work and songwriting and became a pivotal member of legendary studio crew the Memphis Boys, who were responsible for numerous hits recorded at American Sound Studio, including records by Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield.

After moving to Nashville in 1972, Wood recorded with Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers and Tammy Wynette, along with many others. He has played in Brooks’ studio band since the beginning of Brooks’ career.

The interview will be moderated by museum writer-editor RJ Smith and will be illustrated with vintage photos, film and recordings. “Nashville Cats” is included with museum admission and free to museum members. However, seating is limited, and a program ticket is required for admittance.

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