David Hood (born September 21, 1943) is an American bassist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He also plays the trombone. He is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Early life and education Hood was born in Sheffield, Alabama and attended the University of North Alabama. Career Hood started his career playing with the Mystics and as a backup musician at FAME Studios. He went on to co-found Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where he produced songs for Willie Nelson, Cher and others. He played bass on albums by Boz Scaggs, Joe Cocker, Albert King, Aretha Franklin, Cat Stevens, Peabo Bryson, Wendy Waldman, Julian Lennon, Paul Simon, Lulu, Shirley Brown, Glenn Frey, Patti Austin, Joan Baez, Tony Joe White, Linda Ronstadt, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart, Solomon Burke, J. J. Cale, Art Garfunkel, Bob Seger, Shelby Lynne, Bugs Bunny, Leon Russell, William Bell, Traffic, the Staple Singers, Frank Black, Odetta, John Hiatt, Etta James, John Altenburgh, Johnny & The MoTones and Percy Sledge. Hood appeared in 2009 on Klaus Voormann's solo album A Sideman's Journey. He participated in the Waterboys album, Modern Blues, recorded mainly in Nashville, and is currently on tour with them. Personal life Hood is married to Judy Sockwell Hood. Hood's son, Patterson Hood, is the frontman and one of two (formerly three) songwriters for Drive-By Truckers. Collaborations With Traffic Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory (Island Records, 1973) With Julian Lennon Valotte (Atlantic Records, 1984) With Solomon Burke Proud Mary (Ola, 1969) With Dee Dee Bridgewater Dee Dee Bridgewater (Atlantic Records, 1976) With Mink DeVille Sportin' Life (Polydor Records, 1985) With Shelby Lynne Tears, Lies and Alibis (Everso, 2010) With Billy Burnette Gimme You (Columbia Records, 1980) With Jim Lauderdale Black Roses (Sky Crunch Records, 2013) London Southern (Proper Records, 2017) With José Feliciano Sweet Soul Music (Private Stock Records, 1976) With Art Garfunkel Breakaway (Columbia Records, 1975) Watermark (Columbia Records, 1977) With Wendy Waldman Gypsy Symphony (Warner Bros. Records, 1974) With J. J. Cale Really (A&M Records, 1972) With Shirley Brown Joy & Pain (Malaco Records, 1993) Unleashed (Malaco Records, 2009) With Margie Joseph Margie Joseph Make a New Impression (Volt Records, 1971) With Willy DeVille Horse of a Different Color (EastWest Records, 1999) With Kim Carnes Sailin' (A&M Records, 1976) With Odetta Odetta Sings (Polydor Records, 1970) With Clarence Carter This is Clarence Carter (Atlantic Records, 1968) Testifyin (Atlantic Records, 1969) With Bonnie Bramlett Lady's