By Chris Benson, UPI | Mac Gayden, the man hailed as the bridge between Nashville’s country, R&B and rock music communities, has died at aged 83. Gayden died at his home in Nashville, according to his cousin Tommy Maddox Working.
Hayden, who authored his 2013 memoir “Missing String Theory: A Musician’s Uncommon Spiritual Journey,” was best known for co-writing “Everlasting Love” and “She Shot A Hole in My Soul,” and he co-founded the Southern rock bands Barefoot Jerry and Area Code 615 and later performed with Bob Dylan.
He also shared the stage with other talent like Tammy Wynette, Steve Young, Kris Kristofferson and J.J. Cale.
Gayden also wrote tracks for other artists such as Clifford Curry, Bobby Bare, Porter Wagner and began his career with Charlie McCoy & the Escorts in the 1960s.
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Photo: Mac Gayden | Photo by Alan Messer
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Statement from Mr. Messer: MAC GAYDEN [June 5, 1941 – April 16, 2025]
Mac was a wonderful soulful man, devoted husband, family man, writer and stylised guitar player who lived a good life. Mac kindly allowed me to photograph him at his home in Nashville in December 2022. Mac Gayden will forever be a National treasure. May we wish him Everlasting Love.