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Hadley Hockensmith
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Lead Guitarist for Neil Diamond's Tour Band
I first discovered our multi-talented cousin
Hadley Hockensmith back in 1996 and related
his talent to you in our newsletter (Vol 2 No 3 ).
At that time, I didn't know exactly how we were
related to Hadley and asked for your help.
Cousin Faye Johnson of Frankfort, Kentucky,
quickly informed me that Hadley Sherrill
Hockensmith, born 15 Nov 1949 at Ft.
McPherson, GA., is the son of Albert William,
s/o Thomas Jefferson, s/o John Henry, s/o
Henry Jr., s/o Henry Hockensmith, s/o Jacob,
s/o Konrad. I related this lineage in Vol 2 No 4.
In this issue of our Family Newsletter, I'd like to
bring you up-to-date regarding Hadley's career
and give you a better knowledge of his branch
of our family.

The following is found at singer Neil Diamond's
"diamondville" website:
In the proud tradition of baseball's utility
infielders, Hadley is noted for his ability to fill in
at any position, although he is best when sitting
at the dinner table. Hadley is truly multitalented,
playing every instrument known to
man, as well as seven which have yet to be
invented. Asked to name a favorite, he demurs:
"If I had my pick, I'd play guitar."
Hadley, just like Coca Cola, was born in
Atlanta. He was the son of self-taught
musicians and his family soon moved on, not
to Hackensack (as you might logically expect)
but to Oklahoma City, where he grew up
strumming his father's guitar.
He began composing at the age of 13. By 14
he was working in blues clubs, including The
Embers, The Blue Onion and after hours at the
After Hours in Edmond. That gig was from 2-
6:30 am--even then the middle of his day.
[photograph of Hadley Hockensmith]

HADLEY HOCKENSMITH
When he played in Lawton the vice squad was
busting underage folks in bars, and 15-year-old
Hadley was in an organ trio, which just couldn't
do without guitar. So he went up and played
two full sets with his ear stuck through the
ceiling to hear the rest of the band, until the
fuzz had gone home.
Hadley was the winner of the Battle of the
Blues Guitars in Oklahoma City, but his big
break came when The Righteous Brothers

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