Growing up, Glaser and his brothers performed music in local venues and radio stations.

[5] They also shared the bill with Patsy Cline at The Mint casino in Las Vegas November-December 1962.

[6] Honky Tonk Heroes has been called a "milestone album in the breaking of the Nashville studio/recording system, a true watershed event in the music business.

"[6] Tompall appeared with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Jessi Colter on the 1976 album Wanted!

[5] Glaser and his brothers also ran a music publishing company that allowed songwriters to retain ownership and control of their material, which was also unusual for the time period.