Guy Feihrstone | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hugh Robert Ferrell |
| Born | July 19, 1953 Kent, Ohio |
| Died | November 13, 2006 (aged 53) Vernon, Connecticut |
| Instruments | Bagpipes, Organ |
| Years active | 1971-2006 |
| Formerly of | Cockrell Brothers (1988-1992) Handsome George & The Cockrells (1991) |
Early Life
editHugh Robert “Guy Feihrstone” Ferrell was born in Kent, Ohio on July 19, 1953. He moved to Vernon, Connecticut with his family at the same time George Cockrell and his family moved there. Ferrell quickly became best friends with George, and later, with Bart Cockrell.
Career
editFerrell was in numerous amateur bands for most of his career. He joined George Cockrells band in 1991 on bagpipes. He played on the Cockrells demo album and a few songs on Smokey Nights. However, Ferrell quickly left the band midway through Smokey Nights after George decided that bagpipes weren’t a good fit for his band. Ferrell did come back and perform on several other Cockrell albums, this time playing the organ (his main instrument), but was never an official member after 1991.
Discography
editWith Cockrells:
- New Beginnings (1991; Demo)
- Smokey Nights (1992)
Solo:
- Strange Dreams (1972)
- Lounge Classics (1975)
- Smokey Tunes (1978)
- Love Bites (1985)
- Dreams Of Desire (1989)
- One Of A Kind (1995)
- Shine On (1999)
- One Direction (2001)
Personal Life
editHis dad Larry “Poppy” Cornland Ferrell (April 10, 1932-October 5, 2008) was a musician and his mom Glynda Gayle Ferguson (b. January 17, 1933) is a former actress.
Death
editFerrell died on November 13, 2006, at the age of 53 at his home in Vernon, Connecticut.