Topper Price

Born: 1954 Mobile, AL

Died: 5/16/2007

Blues, R&B, Rock Harmonica Dickie Betts

Source: Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Topper's long list of credits starts with one of his first sessions at Criteria Studios playing with Dickie Betts (of The Allman Brothers Band) and continues with many guest appearances with artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Albert Collins, and The Band, as well as countless regional acts like the Subdudes, The Radiators, and most recently Brother Cane. For over twenty years he has delighted audiences in numerous bands like Cowboy, The Convertibles and many others. Although his fans may know him from his work with these well known artists, Topper Price and his band, the Upsetters are with out a doubt one of the hardest working blues bands in Alabama.

Source: Topper Price and the Upsetters

"Topper" Price, a native of Mobile, Alabama and one of the most recognizable figures on the southern music scene, died Wednesday at his apartment in the Southside neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. He was 54.

Price performed throughout the Southeast, often with high-profile acts, including Gregg Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Delbert McClinton and his own band, Topper Price & The Upsetters.

The cause of his death was unknown as of Thursday evening. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is awaiting tests.

Source: Alabama Bluesman Topper Price Dies at 54

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