Will Owsley (c. 1965 – April 30, 2010), known professionally as simply Owsley, was an American singer-songwriter, who worked as the guitarist in Amy Grant’s touring band, but whose own albums won critical acclaim and one Grammy Award nomination. He was also a recording engineer and record producer.
Owsley was raised in Anniston, Alabama, in a musical household. His father was a drummer in a marching band; namely, the Million Dollar Band at the University of Alabama.
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springrollgirl: Just read about Will Owsley’s death, the Owsley album (1999) was easily one of my all time favourite albums.
houndstoothlive: Got this from @daverawkblog RIP Will Owsley http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/05/01/musician-will-owsley-dies/ http://bit.ly/bZHw5S
deBASHmode: A little better today…still pondering Will Owsley’s death. Can’t understand suicide, no matter how rough things get. He had 2 sons…
SpeedFreakBash: A little better today…still pondering Will Owsley’s death. Can’t understand suicide, no matter how rough things get. He had 2 sons…
favwot: Owsley dies… So sad http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/05/01/musician-will-owsley-dies/
nikchapman: @NeilFinn did you hear about will owsley? shame.
tigerpop: I was just thinking what a bummer few months it’s been for musician deaths, and now I hear Will Owsley’s gone too. So sad.
sincerelyamanda: @amygrant What a shock. So sad. My father and his friend were acquainted with Will Owsley from school. His family is in our prayers…
sincerelyamanda: RT @amygrant: CORRECTION — Donations in honor and memory of Will Owsley can be made to: The Will Owsley Family Fund c/o… http://bit.ly/bIR3Cg
beatlekiss: RIP Will Owsley, great musician, songwriter & nice guy!
chriscurrymusic: Praying for Will Owsley’s family – R.I.P.
friendsofwljs: RT @AnnistonStar: Accomplished #Nashville #musician, Anniston native Will Owsley dies at age 44 http://bit.ly/c6s0XG #fb #music #recordingindustry
dfcrider: RIP Will Owsley. I played his stuff back in the day at ‘QSU. Would’ve blipped a song of his, but BlipFM doesn’t HAVE any. Kinda sad.
okeastron: RIP Will Owsley. Indie rock, death, suicide, Tennessee. There’s been far too much of that lately. Get his albums "Owsley" and "The Hard Way"
km_com: うわー、ショックだなぁ。。。semanticsの時もソロになってからも変わらず大好きなSSWだったから、とても残念です RT @tweegrrrlsclub Will Owsley自殺!!!??何で…涙
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- Patterico's Pontifications » Musician Will Owsley Dead
Musician Will Owsley is dead in an apparent suicide. It’s a real shame. Some of his songs can be heard here, at his MySpace page. In the meantime, enjoy his cover of Paul McCartney’s “Band on the Run,” a good introduction to his sound: … Read more - RIP, Will Owsley (April 30, 2010) Respected Nashville Singer …
Will Owsley was a respected singer-songwriter, producer and musician who is best remembered as Amy Grant’s touring guitarist for more than 15 years. Over the course of his career, he also worked with Shania Twain, the Neville Brothers, … Read more - R.I.P. Will Owsley | Rawkblog
Sad, surprising news today from The Tennessean (via Pop Fair) that power-pop underdog Will Owsley has died of an apparent suicide. Performing as the.Read more - Musician Will Owsley dies: updated at tennessean.com | Tune In …
“We are all reeling today from the news of Will Owsley’s death,” Grant wrote in a posting to her website. “So many of us in Nashville worked with Will, lived with him on the road, celebrated his talents and knew his anguish. … Read more - Powerpopaholic: Say it ain't so, Will Owsley?
It’s hard to believe, but musician Will Owsley is reported to have killed himself. He was currently working as a touring guitarist for Amy Grant and had a Grammy award for his solo power pop effort “Owsley.” This was followed up by the … Read more - Will Owsley Dead
Having just interviewed Amy Grant a few days ago about her newest CD release, today the news of her long time guitarist, Will Owsley’s death, has come as a shock to those who knew him best. Will Owsley. Read more
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