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Emory is not only Patty's Record Producer and her husband- he is by far one of the most talented musicians that I have ever come across. He is, however, a very private person and therefore, much information is hard to come by. After some searching and digging, I found some fantastic information on him.

Special Thanks to Tom Wheeler from Guitar Player Magazine for ALL your help and contributions (and the magazine!!)

Born on Christmas, 1944 in Atlanta,Georgia, Emory began on piano at age four and moved to trumpet at age six. Led by an insatiable curiosity, he became well-versed on other brass instruments such as the euphonium (especially a tenor tuba), as well as ukulele, banjo and guitar. He also played guitar in a little string band in high school, and also playing 4-string banjo in a dixieland band. He also played in bass in a garage band, covering Coasters Material and Top 40 Material.

He continued his musical education at Georgia State University, where he was enrolled as a Math Major. He joined the school's concert band and took up French Horn. His big breakthrough came in 1964 at an Atlanta area Sock Hop, where he was playing with a group called Wayne Lochadisi and the Kommotions. One of Atlanta's busiest Producers, Joe South was playing guitar in the same program. A week later South called and asked Emory if he wanted to come down and do some recording.

Emory moved to LA to test the musical waters in January of 1970. He did stints as a player, producer and recording engineer before joining Neil Diamond's road band in '71. When session bassist Jerry Scheff needed a sub in May '73 for an Elvis Presley record date, Emory got the call. When Scheff retired from the road, Emory took over the live bass chair. His last show with Elvis was in September of 1973, after which Elvis chose to do no more shows that year, so Emory continued with his busy studio work. In 1975, Emmylou Harris invited the core of Elvis' band to from her Hot Band

Meanwhile, Emory's talents were increasingly in demand in L.A. studio circles. He cut tracks with Tom Petty, The Bellamy Brothers, and Billy Joel. Although he stopped touring with the Hot Band in '77, he played on several of Emmylou's Pivotal albums. In 1979 Emory toured Austrailia, Europe and the US with John Denver(with whom he recorded two albums). Then throughout 1981 and 1982, he alternated tours with Rodney Crowell and Roseanne Cash.

Emory lists James Jamerson, Tommy Cogbill and Donald "Duck" Dunn as seminal bass influences, along with Paul McCartney.

Emory Tidbits:

Emory is such a private guy- that he does not do interviews. He did one interview for Guitar Player magazine in 1988 because the interviewer was a friend of his (Steve Fishell, who Emory informed me is also a member of Emmylou Harris' Band). That article is now the ONLY article you will ever find on Emory Gordy, Jr.

Emory has been a Ham Radio Operator since he was twelve years old. When Patty went through her vocal chord surgery, he taught her Morse Code so that she could communicate with him after the surgery.

Emory has two grown daughters from a previous marriage, and has no children with Patty.

Emory has won quite a few awards, including 1986 Bass Player of the Year from the ACM awards, and 1995 Producer Of the Year from the Nammies (Nashville Music Awards).

Aside from producing and playing guitar, Emory is quite the songwriter..and obviously :) Patty gets first choice on her husbands tunes- and she has recorded the following:

"If You Don't Want Me", found on the "Up Against my Heart" cd.

"Feelin' Good About Feelin' Bad", found on the "When Fallen Angels Fly" cd

"I Just Wanna Be Loved By You", found on the "Classics" cd

"You Don't Get No More" (co written by Patty), found on "Strong Heart" cd

"Strong Heart", found on the "Strong Heart Cd"

"The Key of Love", found on the "Strong Heart Cd"

"Rise Up Lazarus" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd

"Cheap Whiskey", found on the "Mountain Soul" cd

"Pretty Little Miss" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd

"Soul of Constant Sorrow" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd

"Santa Train" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd

"Christmas Day at My House" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd

"Bluegrass, White Snow" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd

Emory has written and registered over 100 songs. You can view the entire listing of Emory's songs (btw, this is just the listing of songs he has registered with BMI- so this would NOT be the entire amount of songs he has written total) by clicking on the photo below.

A Few Additional Photos of Emory playing with Elvis Presley:

A Few Additional Photos of Emory at award shows:

With his Producer of the Year award at the Nashville Music Awards

@ the Nashville Music Awards

With some of his friends at the IBMA Awards


Emory is not only Patty's Record Producer and her husband- he is by far one of the most talented musicians that I have ever come across. He is, however, a very private person and therefore, much information is hard to come by. After some searching and digging, I found some fantastic information on him. Special Thanks to Tom Wheeler from Guitar Player Magazine for ALL your help and contributions (and the magazine!!) Born on Christmas, 1944 in Atlanta,Georgia, Emory began on piano at age four and moved to trumpet at age six. Led by an insatiable curiosity, he became well-versed on other brass instruments such as the euphonium (especially a tenor tuba), as well as ukulele, banjo and guitar. He also played guitar in a little string band in high school, and also playing 4-string banjo in a dixieland band. He also played in bass in a garage band, covering Coasters Material and Top 40 Material. He continued his musical education at Georgia State University, where he was enrolled as a Math Major. He joined the school's concert band and took up French Horn. His big breakthrough came in 1964 at an Atlanta area Sock Hop, where he was playing with a group called Wayne Lochadisi and the Kommotions. One of Atlanta's busiest Producers, Joe South was playing guitar in the same program. A week later South called and asked Emory if he wanted to come down and do some recording. Emory moved to LA to test the musical waters in January of 1970. He did stints as a player, producer and recording engineer before joining Neil Diamond's road band in '71. When session bassist Jerry Scheff needed a sub in May '73 for an Elvis Presley record date, Emory got the call. When Scheff retired from the road, Emory took over the live bass chair. His last show with Elvis was in September of 1973, after which Elvis chose to do no more shows that year, so Emory continued with his busy studio work. In 1975, Emmylou Harris invited the core of Elvis' band to from her Hot Band Meanwhile, Emory's talents were increasingly in demand in L.A. studio circles. He cut tracks with Tom Petty, The Bellamy Brothers, and Billy Joel. Although he stopped touring with the Hot Band in '77, he played on several of Emmylou's Pivotal albums. In 1979 Emory toured Austrailia, Europe and the US with John Denver(with whom he recorded two albums). Then throughout 1981 and 1982, he alternated tours with Rodney Crowell and Roseanne Cash. Emory lists James Jamerson, Tommy Cogbill and Donald "Duck" Dunn as seminal bass influences, along with Paul McCartney. Emory Tidbits: Emory is such a private guy- that he does not do interviews. He did one interview for Guitar Player magazine in 1988 because the interviewer was a friend of his (Steve Fishell, who Emory informed me is also a member of Emmylou Harris' Band). That article is now the ONLY article you will ever find on Emory Gordy, Jr. Emory has been a Ham Radio Operator since he was twelve years old. When Patty went through her vocal chord surgery, he taught her Morse Code so that she could communicate with him after the surgery. Emory has two grown daughters from a previous marriage, and has no children with Patty. Emory has won quite a few awards, including 1986 Bass Player of the Year from the ACM awards, and 1995 Producer Of the Year from the Nammies (Nashville Music Awards). Aside from producing and playing guitar, Emory is quite the songwriter..and obviously :) Patty gets first choice on her husbands tunes- and she has recorded the following: "If You Don't Want Me", found on the "Up Against my Heart" cd. "Feelin' Good About Feelin' Bad", found on the "When Fallen Angels Fly" cd "I Just Wanna Be Loved By You", found on the "Classics" cd "You Don't Get No More" (co written by Patty), found on "Strong Heart" cd "Strong Heart", found on the "Strong Heart Cd" "The Key of Love", found on the "Strong Heart Cd" "Rise Up Lazarus" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd "Cheap Whiskey", found on the "Mountain Soul" cd "Pretty Little Miss" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd "Soul of Constant Sorrow" (co written by Patty), found on the "Mountain Soul" cd "Santa Train" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd "Christmas Day at My House" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd "Bluegrass, White Snow" (co written by Patty), found on the "Bluegrass, White Snow" cd Emory has written and registered over 100 songs. You can view the entire listing of Emory's songs (btw, this is just the listing of songs he has registered with BMI- so this would NOT be the entire amount of songs he has written total) by clicking on the photo below. A Few Additional Photos of Emory playing with Elvis Presley: A Few Additional Photos of Emory at award shows: With his Producer of the Year award at the Nashville Music Awards @ the Nashville Music Awards With some of his friends at the IBMA Awards

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