(WJW) – Jeff Cook, a founding member of the county music group Alabama, has died at 73.
Alabama was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
“Few bands are more ubiquitous in Country Music today than Alabama. Jeff was instrumental to Alabama’s high energy stage presence and authentic Country sound. My deepest condolences to Jeff’s family, friends and the band,” Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association said.
According to Variety, Cook died at his home in Florida.
His cause of death has not been revealed.
The group Alabama performs “Deep River Woman” with the help of Richie at “The 20th Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 13, 1986, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Pictured are (l to r) Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen and Jeff Cook. 
Brad Paisley performs at the Nightly Concerts at LP Field on Thursday, June 9 in Downtown Nashville during the 2011 CMA Music Festival. 
Alabama wins the Instrumental Group of the Year award at “The 16th Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 11, 1982, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Other nominees for Instrumental Group of the Year were Charlie Daniels Band, Grand Ole Opry Staff Band and Ricky Skaggs Band. Alabama also won Vocal Group of the Year award, other nominees for the award were Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Statler Brothers and Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. 
Alabama wins the Instrumental Group of the Year award at “The 16th Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 11, 1982, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network. Other nominees for Instrumental Group of the Year were Charlie Daniels Band, Grand Ole Opry Staff Band and Ricky Skaggs Band. Alabama also won Vocal Group of the Year award, other nominees for the award were Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Statler Brothers and Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. 
Alabama performs at LP Field on Thursday, June 5 during the 2014 CMA Music Festival in downtown Nashville.
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012.
The group accumulated more than 40 No. 1 country singles and a dozen top 10 albums, with hits like “Angels Among Us” and “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas.”
