Music Icon David Briggs Dies at 82 from Cancer

David Briggs, a legendary keyboardist and producer known for his work with Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and many other music icons, has died at age 82 from complications of renal cancer. Briggs was instrumental in popularizing country music and helped establish Muscle Shoals, Alabama, as a major recording hub, playing on numerous hits across country, R&B, rock, and pop genres. He was a longtime collaborator of Elvis, joining the TCB Band and touring with him for over a decade. Briggs also co-founded the influential Quadraphonic Sound studio and later the House of David studio in Nashville, working with a wide range of artists and producing jingles for major brands. His impact on the music industry was recognized by his inductions into both the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame. Tributes have highlighted his versatility and decades-long influence on American music.