Eddie Hinton was an influential American musician known for his soulful voice and exceptional guitar skills. Born on June 15, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Hinton became a key figure in the Southern soul music scene. He passed away on July 28, 1995, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Hinton's career was largely spent behind the scenes, contributing as a session guitarist, songwriter, and producer at renowned studios such as Muscle Shoals Sound, FAME, and Quinvy. He was a member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, famously known as "The Swampers," and played on hit records for artists like Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding. His songwriting collaborations with Marlin Greene and Donnie Fritts produced classics like "Cover Me" for Percy Sledge and "Breakfast In Bed," which became an international hit for UB40 and Chrissie Hynde.

Despite his significant contributions, Hinton's solo career was limited, with his first solo album, "Very Extremely Dangerous," released in 1978. Posthumously, his work gained more recognition, with albums like "Letters From Mississippi" and "Cry And Moan" being reissued. Hinton's music continues to be celebrated for its deep soulfulness and emotional intensity, earning him a lasting legacy in the world of soul music.