In a moment that brought fans to tears, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry opened up about the pain that still lingers after the loss of their bandmate and cousin, Jeff Cook. During a heartfelt interview, the two surviving founding members of Alabama broke down while remembering the man who helped shape their sound — and their lives.
“We still hear Jeff’s voice,” Randy said softly. “Right before every show, it’s like he’s there telling us, ‘Let’s go get it done.’” Teddy added, “Some nights, I look over and expect to see him. That feeling never goes away.”
Though Jeff Cook passed away in 2022 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, his presence remains deeply felt. From their earliest days playing bars in Fort Payne to the heights of country superstardom, the trio shared a bond forged through family, faith, and decades on the road.
Now, every time Randy and Teddy take the stage, it’s more than a performance — it’s a tribute. A promise kept. And a memory honored.
