# Tommy Detamore, country pedal steel guitarist, dies at 70 2026-08-07T17:11:39+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tommy Detamore, the celebrated pedal steel guitarist, producer and engineer, died on August 5, 2026 at the age of 70. His wife, Sandra Detamore, announced the news on Facebook, describing him as a respected musician and mentor. The cause of death has not been made public. Detamore’s career spanned over 30 years. He worked with artists such as Ray Price, Moe Bandy, Sunny Sweeney and Robert Earl Keen. In 1991, he founded Cherry Ridge Studio in Floresville, Texas, which became a sought-after recording destination. His most recent work included serving as master engineer on Ty Myers' 2025 album 'The Select'. Fellow musicians Sunny Sweeney and Jim Lauderdale paid tribute. Sweeney said she had spoken to Detamore three days before his death about a new project. Detamore is survived by his wife and son Thomas. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: country music, music producer, Obituary, pedal steel, Tommy Detamore Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/country-music-producer-tommy-detamore-dies-at-70/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/country-music-producer-tommy-detamore-dies-at-70/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.