Emory Gordy Jr. is an acclaimed American musician and record producer best known for playing bass guitar on classic tracks and tours with Elvis Presley in the early 1970s.
Collaboration with Elvis Presley…The “Burning Love” Session: Emory Gordy Jr. played the iconic bassline on Elvis Presley’s 1972 hit single “Burning Love”, recorded at RCA’s Studio C in Hollywood.Joining the TCB Band: In early 1973, following the departure of longtime bassist Jerry Scheff after the Aloha from Hawaii broadcast, Gordy stepped in to play bass for Elvis on tour and during concert engagements.
Repertoire Work: Gordy toured with Elvis through 1973, learning a massive catalog of songs for the shifting live show setlists before eventually moving on to other projects.
Later Career…After his time with Elvis, Gordy joined Gram Parsons and later became an original member of Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band.
Production Work: He transitioned into a highly successful Nashville producer, producing major records for artists like Vince Gill and marrying country star Patty Loveless.