 Their best-selling studio album still remains as Mountain Music, which certified five times platinum. Two compilation albums have also sold over five million copies. In 2005, the band was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and they've also been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As well as his music with Alabama, Jeff launched Cook Sound Studios in a bid to help local musicians share their music. On the band's website, Jeff is quoted as saying: "This area [DeKalb County] has its share of talented musicians and now the opportunity is there for each of them to cut demos, records, etc., at an affordable price. Alabama had huge success in the country music industry (Image: Getty Images North America) "Plus, it's nice to share your dreams with others." Following the news of Jeff's deaths, fans and famous musicians took to social media to pay their respects. On Twitter, Jason Aldean wrote: "So sad to hear of the passing of Jeff Cook. I spent a lot of my life listening to him play guitar, what an iconic sound he had. I got a chance to perform with him multiple times ove){kind=link}
Grammy Award winner Jeff Cook, who co-founded one of the most successful country bands, Alabama, has died at the age of 73
Musician Jeff Cook has died aged 73 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease five years ago.
The star, who co-founded the hugely successful country band Alabama passed away at his home in Florida, a representative of the band confirmed.
With Alabama, Jeff played the guitar, the fiddle and was also a singer. Alongside cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, and drummer Bennett Vartanian, Jeff and the band landed eight No. 1 songs on the country charts between 1980 and 1982.
Among their hit tunes was Love In The First Degree, Feels So Right, Tennessee River and Mountain Music. Between 1980 and 1993, the band had at least one tune top the country chart every year.