Randy Cornor
Randy Cornor | |
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| Origin | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar |
| Years active | 1967–present |
Randy Cornor (born 1954) is an American session guitarist and songwriter. He is known primarily for his work in the field of country music.
Biography
Cornor was born and raised in Deer Park, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He began playing guitar professionally at the age of 13, first for Gene Watson, then later for Frenchie Burke. During his tour years with Watson, he mastered the pedal steel, banjo, fiddle and harmonica.[1] He next worked as a session musician, and soon got a recording contract of his own. His first ABC/Dot single, the self-penned Sometimes I Talk In My Sleep from My First Album, reached Number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[2] Two other singles from the album, Heart Don't Fail Me Now and Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore, also charted.[3]
Discography
- My First Album (1975, ABC Dot 2048)
As sideman
- Freddy Fender: Before the Next Teardrop Falls (1974, ABC Dot DOSD-2020)
- Freddy Fender: Are You Ready For Freddy? (1975, ABC Dot DOSD-2044)
References
- ^ Billboard's country music source book. Billboard Publications. 1978. p. 43
- ^ Billboard, Jan 11, 1986. Billboard Publications. 1986. p. 17
- ^ "Randy Cornor Billboard Singles". allmusic.