David Briggs

DAVID BRIGGS

David Briggs is a keyboard musician, publisher, television music director and music arranger. His career began at Tune Records before becoming one of the original rhythm section at FAME Studios. In 1962, Briggs signed with Decca Records, followed by a move to Nashville. He toured with Elvis Presley from 1975 until Elvis’ death in 1977. He has been a studio owner and has also recorded hundreds of commercials including ads for Burger King, McDonalds, Chevrolet, Coors, Coke, Nestles, Kentucky Fried Chicken and others. Briggs has also been a musical director for many shows including CMA Awards shows and a Grand Ole Opry television special.

"David Briggs is just one of the most awesome piano players. On some of the stuff that he did when he was doing demos, he does a left-hand bass line. 'Far from the Maddening Crowd' is the name of the song, and the demo is better than the final version. He does a left-hand part that is just so powerful. Randy McCormick almost did the same kind of thing in 'Old-Time Rock and Roll,' when he starts out. David’s thing was more powerful than that."
—Dick Cooper