David Hood (born September 21, 1943) is an American musician, hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, He is known for playing the bass guitar and trombone, and is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
Early life and education
Hood was born in Sheffield, Alabama and attended the University of North Alabama.
Career
Hood started his career playing with the Mystics and as a backup musician at FAME Studios. He went on to co-found Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where he produced songs for Willie Nelson, Cher and others. He played bass on albums by Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, William Bell, Traffic, the Staple Singers, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Albert King, Odetta, John Hiatt, Etta James, Percy Sledge, Cat Stevens, Wendy Waldman, Julian Lennon, Paul Simon, Lulu, Shirley Brown, Glenn Frey, Joan Baez, Tony Joe White, Linda Ronstadt, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart, Solomon Burke, J. J. Cale, Art Garfunkel, Bob Seger, Shelby Lynne, Bugs Bunny, and Frank Black. Hood appeared in 2009 on Klaus Voormann's solo album A Sideman's Journey. He participated in the Waterboys album, Modern Blues, recorded mainly in Nashville, and toured with them from 2014 to 2016.
Personal life
Hood is married to Judy Sockwell Hood. Hood's son, Patterson Hood, is the frontman and one of two (formerly three) songwriters for Drive-By Truckers.
Collaborations
With Paul Anka
- Feelings (United Artists Records, 1975)
With Nicole Atkins
With Patti Austin
- Body Language (CTI Records, 1980)
- In My Life (CTI Records, 1983)
With Joan Baez
With William Bell
- Wow... (Stax Records, 1971)
- Phases of Reality (Stax Records, 1972)
With Frank Black and Reid Paley
With Frank Black
With Bobby Bland
- Midnight Run (Malaco Records, 1989)
- Portrait of the Blues (Malaco Records, 1991)
- Sad Street (Malaco Records, 1995)
- Memphis Monday Morning (Malaco Records, 1998)
- Blues at Midnight (Malaco Records, 2003)
With Bonnie Bramlett
- Lady's Choice (Capricorn Records, 1976)
- Beautiful (Rockin' Camel, 2008)
With Dee Dee Bridgewater
With Dianne Brooks
- Back Stairs in My Life (Reprise Records, 1976)
With James Brown
With Randy Brown
- Midnight Desire (Chocolate City, 1980)
With Shirley Brown
- Joy & Pain (Malaco Records, 1993)
- Unleashed (Malaco Records, 2009)
With Peabo Bryson
- Peabo (Bullet Records, 1976)
With Jimmy Buffett
With Solomon Burke
With Billy Burnette
- Gimme You (Columbia Records, 1980)
With JJ Cale
With Kate Campbell
- Monuments (Evangeline Records, 2003)
- 1000 Pound Machine (Large River Music, 2012)
With Kim Carnes
With Clarence Carter
- This is Clarence Carter (Atlantic Records, 1968)
- Testifyin (Atlantic Records, 1969)
- All Y'all Feeling Alright (Cee Gee Entertainment, 2003)
With Beth Nielsen Chapman
- Hearing It First (Capitol Records, 1980)
With Cher
With Jimmy Cliff
With Joe Cocker
With A. J. Croce
- Just Like Medicine (Compass Records, 2017)
With Steve Cropper
- Night After Night (MCA Records, 1982)
- Dedicated â A Salute to the 5 Royales (429 Records, 2011)
With Sheryl Crow
- Threads (Big Machine Records, 2019)
With Billy Ray Cyrus
- The SnakeDoctor Circus (BBR, 2019)
With Gail Davies
- The Game (Warner Bros. Records, 1980)
With Mink DeVille
With Willy DeVille
With The Dramatics
With José Feliciano
- Sweet Soul Music (Private Stock Records, 1976)
With Eddie Floyd
- Soul Street (Stax Records, 1974)
With Aretha Franklin
With Glenn Frey
With Art Garfunkel
With Barry Goldberg
- Two Jews Blues (Buddah Records, 1969)
- Barry Goldberg (Atco Records, 1974)
With James Govan
- I'm in Need (Charity, 1987)
With John P. Hammond
- Southern Fried (Atlantic Records, 1971)
With Ronnie Hawkins
- Ronnie Hawkins (Cotillion Records, 1970)
With Levon Helm
With Jason Isbell
With Etta James
With Margie Joseph
- Margie Joseph Make a New Impression (Volt Records, 1971)
With Albert King
With Jim Lauderdale
- Black Roses (Sky Crunch Records, 2013)
- London Southern (Proper Records, 2017)
With Bettye LaVette
With Julian Lennon
With Lulu
With Shelby Lynne
With Mary MacGregor
With Lonnie Mack
With Mac McAnally
With Delbert McClinton
- Second Wind (Capricorn Records, 1978)
- The Jealous Kind (Capitol Records, 1980)
- Plain from the Heart (Capitol Records, 1981)
With Bill Medley
- Still Hung Up for You (RCA Records, 1985)
With Mel and Tim
- Starting All Over Again (Stax Records, 1972)
- Mel & Tim (Stax Records, 1973)
With Frankie Miller
- Standing on the Edge (Capitol Records, 1982)
With Jackie Moore
- Make Me Feel Like a Woman (Kayvette, 1975)
With Willie Nelson
With Laura Nyro
With The Oak Ridge Boys
With Odetta
With Danny O'Keefe
- Danny O'Keefe (Cotillion, 1970)
With Tony Orlando
- Tony Orlando (Elektra, 1978)
With Lindi Ortega
With Dan Penn
- Nobody's Fool (Bell Records, 1973)
- Do Right Man (Sire Records, 1994)
- Something About the Night (Dandy Records, 2016)
With Wilson Pickett
- Hey Jude (Atlantic Records, 1969)
- Right On (Atlantic Records, 1970)
- Don't Knock My Love (Atlantic Records, 1971)
With Don Preston
- Been Here All The Time (Shelter Records, 1974)
With Primal Scream
With Eddie Rabbitt
With Helen Reddy
With Johnny Rivers
- The Road (Atlantic Records, 1974)
- Borrowed Time (RSO Records, 1980)
With Linda Ronstadt
With Billy Joe Royal
- Billy Joe Royal (Atlantic Records, 1992)
With Calvin Russell
- Calvin Russell (Last Call Records, 1997)
- Sam (Last Call Records, 1999)
With Leon Russell
With Carlos Santana
With Boz Scaggs
With Bob Seger
With Joe Simon
- Easy to Love (Spring Records, 1977)
With John Simon
- John Simon's Album (Warner Bros. Records, 1970)
With Paul Simon
With Percy Sledge
- The Percy Sledge Way (Atlantic Records, 1967)
- I'll Be Your Everything (Capricorn Records, 1974)
- Percy! (Monument Records, 1983)
- Wanted Again (Demon Records, 1989)
With Starland Vocal Band
With Mavis Staples
With The Staple Singers
- ' (Stax Records, 1972)
- Unlock Your Mind (Warner Bros. Records, 1978)
With Candi Staton
- Candi (Warner Bros. Records, 1974)
- Life Happens (Beracah Records, 2014)
With B. W. Stevenson
- Rainbow Down the Road (Amazing Records, 1990)
With Cat Stevens
With Rod Stewart
With Billy Swan
- Four (Columbia Records, 1977)
With The Sweet Inspirations
With Kate Taylor
With Traffic
With
With Vaya Con Dios
With Wendy Waldman
- Gypsy Symphony (Warner Bros. Records, 1974)
With Leslie West
- Soundcheck (Provogue Records, 2015)
With John Paul White
- Beulah (Single Lock Records, 2016)
- The Hurting Kind (Single Lock Records, 2019)
With Tony Joe White
With Bobby Womack
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