To say Tommy Crook is a remarkable player would be a gross understatement. More like incomparable, unsurpassed and peerless. But words fail to describe accurately the magic that is Tommy Crook. To hear him play is to understand that magic.

Heralded as the world’s best guitar player BY some of the world’s best guitar players is a high honor bestowed on Tommy. And deservedly so. Oklahoma born and raised, Tommy started playing at age 4 when his late father, Buck Crook, handed him his first guitar. In the more than 50 years that have passed, Tommy has rarely put the guitar down for long. He has perfected his playing into an unforgettable experience for those fortunate enough to hear him. Though influenced from many directions, his fingerpick style is his own, with bass strings occupying the bottom two positions on his guitar. Usually, Tommy’s only accompaniment is himself.

Tommy has performed on numerous stages across the country-concerts, festivals, private functions and club venues. He played on several USO tours in Southeast Asia during the late 60’s and early 70’s. He has played with some of the greatest – Chet Atkins, Merle Haggard, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, David Gates, to name but a few. He released a self-titled album in 1989, produced and recorded by Grammy award-winning drummer David Teegarden. His style is drawn from many sources – country, rock, jazz, blues, with a little classical thrown in on occasion. His song list is vast in size and scope. His spirit is generous, his crowd appeal immense, his stage presence genuine.

Tommy Crook makes his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma with wife Glenda and 11-year-old daughter, Bonnie. In addition to performing, Tommy also teaches guitar.

Tommy Crook must be heard and seen to believe. Only then, can the magic really be known.

What some of the best say about Tommy Crook…

“Tommy Crook is the most unique and talented guitar player I have seen in my life. I first experienced Tommy over 20 years ago and have been turning people onto him since that time. His influence on guitar players from Tuck Andress to countless lesser-known virtuosos is considerable! Why hire a band when there is Tommy Crook”.
-Ray Benson- “ Asleep at the Wheel”

“He is a great guitar player. He is amazing”.
-J.J. Cale_

“My recollections of Tommy Crook are all positive. Fun, talented, animated and an unbelievable guitar player, he was equally gifted in rock & roll and country and I was proud to call him “my” guitar player in my band for a couple of years.”
-David Gates- “Bread”

For more information, or to book Tommy Crook, contact: Joey Baker, state gold productions, 1611 S. Utica, Suite 144, Tulsa, Ok 74104. 918-742-4141 fax 918-742-4554 email:stagold@aol.com

I first saw Tommy Crook in 1964.  I was just out of the Navy and shopping for a new guitar.  Tommy was in the store at the time; he picked a guitar off the rack and played 'San Antonio Rose' like I'd never heard it before.  I bought a guitar and began to play in some local western swing groups.  In 1999, I saw Tommy for the second time at a bookstore gig he was playing.  We became good friends and Tommy allowed me to sit in with him, first on guitar and later on bass. 

Through my association with Tommy, I have appeared at many local venues including the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee.  I have also met and performed with other local musicians including the late Bunky Harper, Bob Cobb, John T. Wills, Steve Ham, Bill Crosby, Sonny Gray, Earl Clark, Roger Hale and many others.

 When I am not babysitting my 15 month old granddaughter, Addison, I usually spend time in my studio working on an album of western swing songs featuring the ukulele.