Thursday, March 28, 2013

Gordon Stoker, R. I. P.

Gordon Stoker, member of Jordanaires, dies at 88: Gordon Stoker, a member of The Jordanaires vocal group that backed Elvis Presley, died Wednesday. He was 88. 

His son, Alan, told The Associated Press that Stoker died at his home in Brentwood, Tenn., after a lengthy illness. Stoker, who was born in Gleason, Tenn., got his start playing the piano on WSM radio and its signature show, the Grand Ole Opry.

1 comment:

Cap'n Bob said...

The best years of Elvis was when he was backed by the Jordanaires.

RIP, Gordon.