2025 inducted DRIVERs

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Allan “Shaggy” Barclay

Life years: 1962 – Present

Bus years: 1983 – Present

Allan “Shaggy” Barclay was born in 1962 and raised in Shullsburg, WI. During high school. He

joined the US Army, serving as a Combat Engineer from 1979 – 1985. As a Combat Engineer,

he operated heavy equipment and large trucks. While still in the Army Reserves, he owned an

entertainment merchandise company. In 1983 he went on tour with the band Head East and

would assist the tour bus driver on occasion. This quickly led to full-time entertainer bus

employment at Stagecoach VIP. Shaggy was employed at Nitetrain Coach from 1986 – 1993. He

worked at Florida Coach for 2 years, and then in 1995 he purchased 3 buses. He operated his

company as Shagnasty Leasing, subleasing to Four Seasons. He sold his assets and went to work

for Senators Coaches in 1999, remaining there until 2005. Since that time, he floats between

Celebrity Coaches, Dreamliner, and Allied Coach.

Some of the many artists Shaggy has driven are Desert Rose Band, Spinal Tap, the Eagles, Elton

John, Metallica, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Justin Moore, Head East, Foghat, Molly Hatchet,

Rolling Stones, Billy Squire, Sether, Jackyl, and many others.

As of this writing, Shaggy resides in Gallatin, TN.

Brook Langton

Life years: 1954 – Present

Bus years: 2004 – Present

Brook Langton was born in 1954 and raised in Salt Lake City, UT. Through the 1980s while

living in Nashville, Brook played guitar and steel guitar for artists such as Tom T. Hall, Marie

Osmond, Pam Tillis and others. In 2004 he started driving entertainer buses, his first company

was Ziggy’s Custom Coaches. In 2009 he started working at Four Seasons Leasing, staying there

until it sold in 2018. Since that time he has worked for On The Road Coach, Nitetrain Coach

Company, and private artists since the Pandemic.

Some of the many artists he has driven for are Dolly Parton, Snoop Dog, Dave Matthews Band,

Whoopi Goldberg, Les Claypool, Primus, Green Day, Wynonna Judd, George Clinton, and many

others.

As of this writing, Brook resides in Austin, TX.

Dan Gillis

Life years: 1956 – Present

Bus years: 1985 – Present

Dan Gillis was born in 1956 and raised in Old Orchard Beach, ME. After high school, Dan

attended the University of Maine and was a high school music teacher in Maine from 1979 –

1985. He took a leave of absence, moved to Nashville and started driving semi-trucks. His then

wife found a 1963 Golden Eagle bus for sale. Dan convinced Milo Liggett to go inspect it with

him, and Milo told him he would be crazy if he bought it. Dan bought it anyway, and soon after

had a total of 3 buses in his company named Gillies Custom Bus Leasing. Dan would drive and

Tour Manage, running this business until around 2004 or 2005. He then began driving for

Senators Coaches and Hemphill Brothers Coach Company on rare occasion. Dan is still

employed at Senators Coaches.

Some of the many artists Dan has driven are Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Steve Earle, .38 Special,

Bette Midler, Counting Crowes, John Mayer, Chicago, Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis, John

Batiste, and many others.

As of this writing, Dan resides in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Dean Tubb

Life years: 1958 – Present

Bus years: 1983 – Present

Dean Tubb was born in 1958 and raised in Nashville, TN. After high school, Dean attended

Middle Tennessee State College. For the last two years of his father’s career, Dean toured with

him as the merchandise manager and assisted with crew duties. He also spent countless hours

with the tour bus driver, Hoot Borden, learning to drive and maintain buses. When Ernest Tubb

stopped touring in September 1982, Dean took a position at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. In

1983, he realized his father’s tour bus was just sitting, unused. Ernest signed the bus over to

Dean and he started using it for touring with Opry stars such as Jeannie Seely, Connie Smith, and

Lorrie Morgan. He also drove for Atlanta, Sawyer Brown, and the Oak Ridge Boys.

In 1986, he was driving the Forester Sisters for a couple of shows opening for the Charlie

Daniels Band. One evening he was requested to meet with Charlie. During the meeting, he was

asked if he would drive Charlie’s bus for a couple of weeks. Dean ended up driving for the

Charlie Daniels Band for 34 years, from October 1986 to Charlie’s passing in July 2020.

After Charlie’s passing, Dean was asked to take the buses to Hemphill Brothers Coach Company

to be sold. While there, the Hemphill Brothers made Dean a job offer. Eventually he accepted,

and Dean remained there when it sold to Dreamliner.

As of this writing, Dean resides in Nashville, TN

Gates “Gator” Moore

Life Years: Mar 11, 1952 – Jul 8, 2025 (Age 73)

Bus Years: 1981 – 2024

Gates “Gator” Moore was born in 1952 and raised at Lexington Park Naval Base, MD. In 1977,

Gates began employment at Showco, a touring sound equipment provider. He was an equipment

truck driver, working with such acts as The Rolling Stones, the Moody Blues, the Bee Gees, and

the Osmonds. In 1981, Gates began employment at Florida Coach and became Willie Nelson’s

driver. He remained Willie’s driver until he retired in 2024. During this time he appeared in

multiple movies, television appearances and many touring adventures with Willie.

On June 7, 2025, Gates was informed that he was an Entertainer Motorcoach Hall of Fame

Inductee. Gates passed away 31 days later on July 8, 2025 while residing in Georgetown, TX.

Gaylon Moore

Life years: 1954 – Present

Bus years: 1982 – Present

Gaylon Moore was born in 1954 and raised in Trenton, OH. After high school. Gaylon drove

semi-trucks. He was friends with members of Gospel music group, The Tennesseans, and would

drive for them in the summer. When vocalist Ernie Stewart went to work for entertainer Ricky

Skaggs, Gaylon followed. Gaylon worked for Ricky Skaggs for 3 ½ years, The Judds for 8 years,

and Garth Brooks for 10 years. In 1998 he began his own entertainer bus company, called Music

City Coach. He operated this business until he retired in 2015.

As of this writing, Gaylon resides in Trenton, OH.