Here's What We Know About Dean Daughtry's Cause of Death

Dean Daughtry, Former Keyboardist for The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Passes Away at Age 76

Jan. 26 2023, Published 8:08 p.m. ET

In an October 2012 interview with AL.com, Dean Daughtry talked about how his 1976 song "So Into You" used to be born.

"Me and Robert Nix, our original drummer who passed away a few years ago, were jamming on (the B.B. King song) 'The Thrill Is Gone' and that kind of led into 'So Into You'," he shared.

That tune would go directly to be a hit. Eventually The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS), the band Dean was in, could be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and, with that, he can be remembered forever.

It used to be lately introduced that Dean passed away at the age of 76. His contribution to southern rock and his commitment to the band he began nearly fifty five years in the past will forever remain an inspiration to pals and lovers alike. Unfortunately, Dean had to step again from ARS simply shy of his 50th anniversary because of health problems, however he never stopped loving what he did.

What an out of this world trip he had. Here's what we know about his cause of death.

Here's what we know about Dean Daughtry's cause of death.

On Jan. 26, 2023, it used to be introduced on The Atlanta Rhythm Section's Facebook page that Dean "OX" Daughtry had sadly kicked the bucket. As of the time of this writing, the cause of death has now not been published.

The band posted, "While ARS is known to be a guitar -centric band, just listen to the recordings and you’ll realize the contribution that Dean brought to the band. From the first chord of 'So Into You' and the introduction to 'Imaginary Lover' (both co-written by Dean, by the way), he left his imprint on the bands recordings."

They added, "For 49 years, he never missed a gig, until his health forced him to retire a couple of years ago, cutting short his goal of 50 years."

In what could absolute best be described as a eulogy, the band referred to Dean as a Bulldog although his nickname used to be OX. They ended with, "We’re gonna’ miss you, Ol’ Buddy!"

Former bandmate Dave Anderson also shared news of Dean's death on his own Facebook. "Rest in peace, my dear friend!!!! An honor to play with you and an honor to be friends," he sweetly wrote.

Dean Daughtry's had an implausible career in track.

In a separate interview with AL.com performed in June 2020, Dean looked back on a great profession in song. He was reluctantly retiring but knew he had a great run. Apart from ARS, Dean used to be also in The Candymen, who in brief toured with Roy Orbison. And Dean positive had something to mention about that.

"Now, Roy Orbison wasn't too pretty but I tell you what, he had some of the most beautiful women," he stated.

Dean also printed that The Candymen had been the "best group" he ever heard.

As for his many years with ARS, Dean had some thrilling occasions. He recalled hanging out with a pair of members of Lynyrd Skynrd.

"I remember one time everybody got on the plane and the first thing the flight attendants did was throw us all bottles of whiskey because Ronnie Van Zant went up there and told them," Dean mentioned giggling. "And then Leon (Wilkeson, Skynyrd bassist) sat in the middle seat next to me and his leg was bleeding. I said, 'Leon, what happened to your leg?' And he said, 'Oh, this woman’s husband shot me.'"

The thing about Dean Daughtry is, he wasn't a wild guy. For 25 years, other folks dipped out and in of ARS however he was once their rock. Dean remained an original member just about till the end. That's simply who he was and that's the reason what he's going to be remembered for. Dean Daughtry liked tune.

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