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Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight,” has died. He was 73.

As the leader of Alabama, Jeff Cook landed eight No. 1 songs on the country charts before being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama, has died. He was 73. Cook had Parkinson’s disease and disclosed his diagnosis in 2017. A representative for the band

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and...

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as "Song of the South" and "Dixieland Delight," has died. He was 73.

Cook co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight."

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as Song of the South and Dixieland Delight, has died. He was 73.

He died Tuesday at his home in Destin, Florida, said Don Murry Grubbs, a representative for the band.

Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight,” has died. He was 73.

The guitarist disclosed in 2017 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.