Tommy Hancock

Thomas O. Hancock (March 25, 1929[1] – January 1, 2020) was an American musician widely regarded as the godfather of West Texas music.

[1] Upon his discharge at the end of the war, he returned to Lubbock, where he led a popular swing band called the Roadside Playboys.

The Playboys had various members over time, including performers such as guitarist Sonny Curtis and fiddler Benjamin "Tex" Logan.

In March 2000, Tommy was inducted into the Austin Chronicle Music Awards Hall of Fame.

In 2002, The Supernatural Family Band was inducted into the Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Fame.