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Musician / Producer
Austin, Texas drummer and producer who grew up in Lubbock, Texas. In their teens, TJ and Joe Ely started a band, The Twilights, but were only allowed to appear in the local nightclubs if chaperoned by TJ's mother. A vital part of the Austin music scene for over 30 years, TJ was involved in every aspect of the business. He made music with some of the top names in Texas talent including Joe Ely, Jessie Taylor, Keith Ferguson, Angela Strehli, Stevie Ray Vaughn, RC Banks, John X. Reed, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Janet Lynn, Brent Wilson, Butch Hancock, The Texana Dames, DK Little, Kimmie Rhodes, Wayne Hancock, Ray Benson, Don Walser, and his long time friend, Alvin Crow. In many cases, he produced their music and always provided encouragement and safe harbor.