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band Lone Justice, which he performed with from 1982 to 1985. Heffington was also a member of the bluegrass band Watkins Family Hour, recorded three solo albums, and was a session and touring musician for various artists, including Lowell George,

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, and

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Early life

Heffington was born in Los Angeles on December 20, 1950. He grew up in a musical family – his grandmother played drums and his mother played upright bass, and they passed on their enthusiasm for jazz to Heffington. Later,

's album ''

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'' broadened his musical scope to include rock and roll music. As a teen, Heffington joined a jazz band, The Doug Morris Quintet, on drums. Heffington was drummer for

's Hot Band. In that capacity, he played on '' Blue Kentucky Girl'' (1979), as well as the 1983 album '' White Shoes''.

Career

Lone Justice

Heffington was a member of the first incarnation of Lone Justice, along with

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(vocals), Ryan Hedgecock (guitar), and

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(bass). Heffington was with the band from 1982 until 1985. In spite of being the group's second drummer, he joined early enough in its existence that McKee spoke of him as an "original member", adding how Heffington was the only one she "never had any drama with". The presence of Heffington in the band was described by ''

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'' in 1985 as a "kind of professionalizing force". His sensitivity and musicality drew comparisons with

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. Etzioni stated how Heffington, like Ringo, "didn’t play drums, he played songs". Hedgecock echoed the sentiment by dubbing Heffington the "King of Swing", recounting how he had "played with a few drummers before, but Don was the first musician that played drums I had encountered".

Watkins Family Hour

Heffington was a member of the Watkins Family Hour, led by

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. Other members include

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(piano), and David Garza (guitar).

Performing and recording

Heffington has played and/or recorded with many artists, including Dave Alvin,

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, Lowell George,

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Solo and collaborative albums

Heffington briefly reunited with McKee for her solo album '' You Gotta Sin to Get Saved'' (1993). Two years later, he and fiddler

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collaborated on the mostly instrumental ''In the Red''. This marked the first of three studio albums in his career. He released his first solo album nearly two decades later titled ''Gloryland'' (2014). He said that he "wanted it to sound like some drunk falling down the stairs while he was practicing the trombone". Heffington played most of the instruments in that album and recorded with engineer David Vaught. ''Contemporary Abstractions in Folk Song and Dance'', released in 2015, was recorded live with Heffington (vocals, acoustic guitar), Tim Young (electric guitar) and

(upright bass). Heffington performed as part of the Don Heffington Group with Tim Young, and Sebastian Steinberg.

Later life

Heffington died on March 24, 2021, at his home in

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. He was 70, and had been hospitalized for leukemia prior to his death.

Discography

As leader

* ''In the Red'' with

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, 1995) * ''Gloryland'' (self-released, 2014) * ''Contemporary Abstractions in Folk Song and Dance'' (self-released, 2016)

As producer

* 2005 The Creekdippers, '' Mystic Theatre'' ( Glitterhouse) * 2006 Ramsay Midwood, ''Popular Delusions & The Madness of Cows'' (Farmwire) * 2009 Amy Allison, ''Sheffield Streets'' (Urban Myth) * 2014 Chuck E. Weiss, ''Red Beans and Weiss'' (

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As sideman

With Amy Allison * '' Sad Girl'' ( Diesel Only, 2001) * ''Sheffield Streets'' (Urban Myth, 2008) With Dave Alvin * '' Ashgrove'' (

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, 2004) * '' West of the West'' (Yep Roc, 2006) * '' Eleven Eleven'' (Yep Roc, 2011) * ''Lost Time'' with Phil Alvin (Yep Roc, 2015) With

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* ''Fade Away Diamond Time'' (Zoo, 1995) * ''Basement Dreams'' (Fargo, 1998) With

* '' Sings Like Hell'' (

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, 1995) * '' Torn Again'' (Vanguard, 1995) * '' Full Service No Waiting'' (Vanguard, 1998) * '' Flying Saucer Blues'' (Vanguard, 2000) * '' Who's Gonna Go Your Crooked Mile?'' (Vanguard, 2004) * '' HWY 62'' (Omnivore, 2015) * ''On the Way Downtown: Recorded Live on FolkScene'' (Omnivore, 2017) With

* ''Silver Lake'' (

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, 2003) * ''Ghetto Bells'' (New West, 2005) With A. J. Croce * ''Twelve Tales'' (Compass, 2013) With

* '' Empire Burlesque'' ( Columbia, 1985) * '' Knocked Out Loaded'' (Columbia, 1986) With Marvin Etzioni * ''The Mandolin Man'' (

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, 1992) * ''Weapons Of The Spirit'' (Restless, 1994) With

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* ''Sparko'' (Askew, 1997) * ''Goodbye Guitar'' (Rolling Sea, 2006) With

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* ''Braver Newer World'' ( Elektra, 1996) * ''One Endless Night'' (Rounder, 2000) With

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* ''Stoned Again'' ( Antone's, 2002) * ''In The Groove'' (Sunset Blvd, 2017) With Lone Justice * '' Lone Justice'' ( Geffen, 1985) * '' This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes 1983'' (

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, 2014) With Christy McWilson * ''The Lucky One'' (Hightone, 2000) * ''Bed of Roses'' (Hightone, 2002) With

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* ''Your Love and Other Lies'' ( Hightone, 1995) * ''Cruel Moon'' (HighTone, 1999) With

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* ''Night of Your Return'' (RPI, 1996) * ''Home'' (RPI, 2000) With

* '' Martinis & Bikinis'' (Omnivore, 1994) * '' Omnipop (It's Only a Flesh Wound Lambchop)'' (Virgin, 1996) With

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* ''Diary of A Mod Housewife'' (Koch, 1996) * ''Middlescence'' (Koch, 1998) With

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* ''

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'' (Warner Bros., 1997) * ''

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'' (Warner Bros., 1999) * '' Shhh...Don't Tell'' (Warner Bros., 2004) With

* '' Forever Endeavour'' (

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, 2013) * ''

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, 2015) With Rick Shea * ''Sawbones'' (Aim 2000) * ''Bound for Trouble'' (Tres Pescadores, 2005) With

* ''

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, 1994) * '' Water to Drink'' (Atlantic, 2000) * '' Sings Some Ol' Songs'' (Atlantic, 2002) * ''Victoria Williams & The Loose Band-Town Hall 1995'' (Fire America, 2017) With others * 1980

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, '' The Longest Road'' (

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) * 1983 Delia Bell, ''Delia Bell'' (

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) – reissued in 2006 on Wounded Bird * 1983

, '' White Shoes'' (Warner Bros.) * 1983

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, ''

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, ''Too Hot For Snakes'' (Razor Edge) * 1993

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, '' Tomorrow the Green Grass'' ( American) * 1995

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, ''Dead Rekoning'' (Dead Reckoning) * 1995 David Olney, ''High, Wide and Lonesome'' (

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) * 1995 Tom Russell, ''The Rose of the San Joaquin'' (Hightone) * 1995 various artists, '' A Testimonial Dinner: The Songs of XTC'' (

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) * 1996

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, ''Honky Tonk Reprise'' (Rounder) * 1996 Bob Neuwirth, '' Look Up'' (

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) * 1996 Kim Stockwood, ''Bonavista'' (EMI Canada) * 1996 Daniel Tashian, ''Sweetie'' (Elektra) * 1996

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, '' Bringing Down the Horse'' (

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) * 1997 Jonny Kaplan, ''California Heart'' (Muna Tea) * 1997 David Poe, ''David Poe'' (550 Music) * 1998 Sinead Lohan, ''No Mermaid'' (Interscope) * 1998 Chuck Pyle, ''Keepin' Time by the River'' (Bee 'N Flower) * 1998

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, ''100 Year Thing'' (Atlantic) * 1998 various artists, ''Pearls in the Snow: The Songs of

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'' (Kinkajou) * 1999 Blue Mountain, '' Tales of a Traveler'' (

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) * 1999

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, ''Full Western Dress'' (

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, '' In Reverse'' (

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, ''Is There Something On Your Mind?'' ( Wind-Up) * 2000 Ramsay Midwood, ''Shoot Out at the OK Chinese Restaurant (Vanguard) * 2000

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, ''Password'' (Hightone) * 2000

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, ''Divide and Conquer'' (

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'' (Vanguard) * 2003

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, ''

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, ''Your Country'' ( Bloodshot) * 2004

, ''Shining Through the Rain'' (

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) * 2005 Red Grammer, ''Be Bop Your Best'' (Red Note) * 2005

Gratitude Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is a feeling of appreciation (or similar positive response) by a recipient of another's kindness. This kindness can be gifts, help, favors, or another form of generosity to another person. The word come ...

, ''

'' (

) * 2005

Grey DeLisle Grey DeLisle (; born Erin Grey Van Oosbree; August 24, 1973), sometimes credited as Grey Griffin, is an American voice actress and singer-songwriter. DeLisle is known for various roles in animated productions and video games. On September 27, ...

, '' Iron Flowers'' ( Sugar Hill) * 2005

Judy Henske Judith Anne Henske (December 20, 1936 – April 27, 2022) was an American singer and songwriter, dubbed "the Queen of the Beatniks" by producer Jack Nitzsche. Initially performing in folk clubs in the early 1960s, her performances and recording ...

, ''She Sang California'' (Fair Star Music) * 2006 Chris and Thomas, ''Land of Sea'' ( Defend Music) * 2006 Tim Easton, ''Ammunition'' (New West) * 2006

Albert Lee Albert William Lee (born 21 December 1943) is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked, both in the studio and on tour, with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres. He has also m ...

, ''Road Runner'' (Sugar Hill) * 2006 Kip Boardman, ''Hello I Must Be'' (Mesmer) * 2006 Marley's Ghost, ''Spooked'' (Sage Arts) * 2006

, '' Ys'' ( Drag City) * 2007 Dead Rock West, ''Honey and Salt'' (Populuxe) * 2007 King Wilkie, ''Low Country Suite'' ( Rounder) * 2007 Patrick Park, '' Everyone's in Everyone'' ( Curb Appeal) * 2007 Jack Tempchin, ''Songs'' (Audio & Video Labs, Inc.) * 2007

Joe Cocker John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances featuring expressive body movements. Most of his best-known singles, such as "Feelin' Alright ...

, '' Hymn for My Soul'' (EMI) * 2008

Ted Russell Kamp Ted Russell Kamp is an American singer-songwriter. He is the bassist for Shooter Jennings' backing band. As a solo artist, Kamp has released 11 albums. Biography Born in New York, Kamp grew up in the Northeast U.S. before moving to Seattle where ...

, ''Poor Man's Paradise'' ( Dualtone) * 2008 Greg Copeland, ''Diana and James'' ( Inside Recordings) * 2008

Kathleen Edwards Kathleen Margaret Edwards (born July 11, 1978
) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2002 debut album, ''

, ''

Asking for Flowers ''Asking for Flowers'' is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards. The album was released March 4, 2008, and was well received by critics, similarly to her first two albums released under Zoë Records, ''Failer'' and ...

'' ( Zoë) * 2008

Inara George Inara Maryland George (born July 4, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, one half of The Bird and the Bee, a member of the band Merrick, with Bryony Atkinson, and a member of the trio The Living Sisters, with Eleni Mandell an ...

, ''An Invitation'' (Everloving) * 2010 Roy Jay, ''Fairfax Avenue'' (Rock Ridge) * 2010

Stan Ridgway Stanard "Stan" Ridgway (born April 5, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, and film and television composer known for his distinctive voice, dramatic lyrical narratives, and eclectic solo albums. He was the original lead singer and a founding ...

, '' Neon Mirage'' (A440) * 2011 Orchestra Superstring, ''Easy'' (Dionysus) * 2012 Mark M. Dawson, ''The Writing Wall'' (Dawsophone) * 2012 Don Michael Sampson, ''Coyote'' (Red Horse) * 2013 The Living Sisters, '' Run for Cover'' (Vanguard) * 2013 Carrie Rodriguez, '' Give Me All You Got'' (Ninth Street Opus) * 2014 Wayne Haught, ''Fingers'' (Resist Not) * 2015

, '' Standing in the Breach'' ( Inside Recordings) * 2015 Miranda Mulholland, ''Whipping Boy'' (Fontana North) * 2016 Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur, ''Penny's Farm'' (Omnivore Recordings) * 2017 Jerry Yester, ''Pass Your Light Around'' (Omnivore Recordings) * 2017

Shelby Lynne Shelby Lynne (born Shelby Lynn Moorer, October 22, 1968) is an American singer and songwriter and the older sister of singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. The success of her pop rock album '' I Am Shelby Lynne'' (1999) led to her winning the Grammy A ...

and

Allison Moorer Allison Moorer (born June 21, 1972) is an American Country music, country singer-songwriter. She signed with MCA Nashville in 1997 and made her debut on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart with the release of her debut single, "A Soft Place to F ...

, '' Not Dark Yet'' (Thirty Tigers) * 2019 Big Kettle Drum, ''I Thought You'd Be Bigger'' (Kettlehead) * 2019 Various Artists, ''If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to

Mose Allison Mose John Allison Jr. (November 11, 1927 – November 15, 2016) was an American jazz and blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He became notable for playing a unique mix of blues and modern jazz, both singing and playing piano. After moving to N ...

for Sweet Relief'' (Fat Possum) * 2019 Josie Cotton, '' Everything Is Oh Yeah'' (Kitten Robot)

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