Alabama band Jeff Cook

Jeff Cook, a guitarist and founding member of the country music band Alabama, died Monday.

[](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/08/entertainment/jeff-cook-alabama-obit/index.html) [said](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/08/entertainment/jeff-cook-alabama-obit/index.html) Tuesday to CNN. Cook was a champion in all he attempted and he courageously faced his battle with a positive attitude," the group said.