Hadley Hockensmith

Self-taught Guitarist, Bassist & Songwriter, born in Atlanta, Georgia. Hadley started his first band at 13 and a few years later became a busy studio and touring musician. He’s recorded and/or performed with many prominent artists over the years:

Neil Diamond (34 years)
Glen Campbell
Gordon Lightfoot
The Righteous Brothers
David Gates & Bread
Michael MacDonald
America
Ray Charles
Billy Preston
Paul Anka
Conway Twitty
and others

He’s also recorded/performed with many contemporary Christian artists such as:

Koinonia (jazz supergroup)
Keith Green
Andrae Crouch
Phil Keaggy
The Winans
Debby Boone
Kelly Willard
Michele Pillar
Twila Paris
Bob Bennett
Roby Duke
Scott Wesley Brown
Evie Tournquist

He says “For me, songwriting is just as fulfilling as recording & performing, and many of my songs have been recorded by various artists over the years, which is always an honor.”

Hadley recorded a solo guitar album called ‘Heartsongs’ which still receives worldwide airplay and is currently working on future solo projects featuring many new original songs of various styles & genres.

The picture above was taken during an outdoor performance with Neil Diamond during the Today Show.

Hadley Hockensmith

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At this point in my career I feel great, my mind is perky, my marriage is sweet, and I still have a lot to say through my guitar and my music. I knew my calling by age 13 and it has never changed. I desire to make and write deep heartfelt music until my life is over.