TMZ.com: Charlie Daniels Band Member -- Killed in Car Crash

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Charlie Daniels Band Member -- Killed in Car Crash Oct 13th 2011, 19:00 Filed under: Joel Taz DiGregorio, R.I.P., Music The Charlie Daniels Band member who co-wrote "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" -- one of the greatest country songs EVER -- died yesterday ... when his SUV veered off the road and slammed into a tree ... this according to law enforcement. Joel “Taz” DiGregorio was on his way to meet the band's tour bus in Tennessee -- when he crashed on Interstate 40 west of Nashville. Cops say Joel's car was the only vehicle involved in the crash. "Taz" was a founding member of the band -- who spent the last 40 years playing keyboard and singing vocals ... in addition to writing songs. Charlie Daniels released a statement -- saying, "I am in shock now, Taz was one of my best friends. We're going to miss you buddy. You were one of a kind and will never be forgotten." The Charlie Daniels Band has cancelled their concerts tonight and Saturday in the wake of the tragedy. He was 67. Permalink

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