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Robby Turner, Country Music’s ‘Man of Steel,’ Dies at 63

Family member Bobby Turner confirmed the death, prompting tributes from across the country music community.

Overview

  • Turner died Sept. 4 at age 63, with the news shared on social media by family member Bobby Turner.
  • He was Waylon Jennings’ longtime primary steel guitarist and also toured and recorded with The Highwaymen.
  • His credits include the 1976 release Wanted! The Outlaws, the first country album certified platinum by the RIAA.
  • He later played on projects by Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Colter Wall and released solo albums Man of Steel and Steel Country.
  • Shooter Jennings called him “a once in a lifetime talent” in a tribute post, and no cause of death has been disclosed.