Anson Funderburgh

Guitarist

Birthday November 14, 1954

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Texas

Age 70 years old

#257,341 Most Popular

About

Blue guitarist best known as the leader of Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets. The band's music was featured in the Oscar-nominated film 21 Grams in 2003.

Before Fame

He was born James Anson Funderburgh and formed The Rockets in 1978.

Trivia

For two years his bassist was Mike Judge, who would go on to have great success as an animator with Beavis and Butt-head.

Family Life

He co-wrote the song "Change in My Pocket" with his wife Renee.

Associated With

He and Derek Trucks have both been nominated for Best Instrumentalist - Guitar at the Blues Music Awards.