Leroy Hodges

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Electric bass player Leroy Hodges is one of the most underrated players^{[citation needed]} in a genre' (Soul) full of groundbreaking musicians, which include fellow Memphis natives Duck Dunn and James Alexander.

Pairing with either Booker T. & the MGs's drummer Al Jackson or usually one of Jackson's protégé’s Howard Grimes, Leroy and The Hodges Brothers were the backing musicians for Al Green, Ann Peebles, and several other Soul, Gospel, and Blues artists.

Remaining active, in the 1990s, Leroy "Flick" Hodges appeared on albums by two great Southern characters Rufus Thomas and Bobby Rush.

[edit] Member of

• The Hodges Brothers
• Hi Rhythm

[edit] References

• Richard Johnston. "Leroy Hodges: Hi & Mighty". Bass Player (January 2006): 28.