J. R. Cobb
| J. R. Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Cobb in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Barney Cobb Jr. | 
| Born | February 5, 1944 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | 
| Died | May 4, 2019 (aged 75) Covington, Georgia, U.S. | 
| Genres | Soft rock, southern rock | 
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter | 
| Instrument | Guitar | 
| Spouse | Bertha Ann Absher (m. 1967) | 
James Barney Cobb Jr. (February 5, 1944 – May 4, 2019) was an American guitarist and songwriter, most notable for co-writing "Spooky", "Stormy" and "Traces", among others, as a member of the Classics IV, plus "Champagne Jam" and "Do It Or Die", among others, as a member of the Atlanta Rhythm Section.