The next American Southern rock band on the list is the Atlanta Rhythm Section who are sometimes abbreviated ARS. The band unofficially formed in 1970, when former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, near Atlanta, Georgia.
I remember back in the 1975 and our rock band “JORDAN” from Erie, Pennsylvania was rehearsing in our bass players (Mario Gatti) basement when his sister rushed down and announced that she had booked the Atlanta Rhythm Section to perform for their college, Edinboro University. We all got back stage passes and helped with the whole event. Two of the most popular songs at that time were "So Into You" and "Imaginary Lover" which our band did our best to mimic.
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Origin
Doraville, Georgia, United States
Genres
Southern rock, folk rock
Years active
1971–present
Labels
Polydor Records, CMC International, Platinum Entertainment
Associated acts
The Candymen
Classics IV
Website: www.atlantarhythmsection.com
The Atlanta Rhythm Section in 2010
The Atlanta Rhythm Section in 1977.
From left: J.R. Cobb, Ronnie Hammond, Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard, Robert Nix and Dean Daughtry
Past members:
Barry Bailey, J.R. Cobb, Robert Nix (deceased), Ronnie Hammond (deceased), Justin Senker, Roy Yeager, R.J. Vealey (deceased), Andy Anderson, Sean Burke, Shaun Williamson, Danny Biget, J.E. Garnett, Keith Hamrick, Tommy Stribling and Alan Accardi.
After playing on other artists' recordings, they decided to become a true band in their own right. The members of the original band were Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitarist), Paul Goddard (bassist), Dean Daughtry (keyboardist) and Robert Nix(drummer) J.R. Cobb joined the band in early 1972. Justo left the band after the first album and was replaced by Ronnie Hammond. Buddy Buie, the band's manager and producer, is listed first on almost all of their songwriting credits of the band's songs.
Noted Christian Music artist and southern rocker Mylon LeFevre appeared on the "Jesus Hearted People", from the band's album Third Annual Pipe Dream. Before they became founding members of Atlanta Rhythm Section, members of LeFevre's backup band included Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard and Dean Daughtry.
While ARS did not reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or The Allman Brothers, the group had a strong following in the South and charted a number of major and minor hits such as "Doraville", "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight", "Champagne Jam", "So Into You", "Imaginary Lover", "Angel", "Do It Or Die", "Neon Nites", and a cover version of the Classics IV hit, "Spooky", plus a number of fan favorites such as "Boogie Smoogie", "Jukin'" and "Georgia Rhythm". The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick". The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You".
Original Six Members
Current Six Members
The band maintains a website, and still tours with some of its original members, playing mostly festivals and other nostalgia-themed concerts.
My Next Post
In my next post, I’ll be sharing with you all I learned about another famous artist/band, Charlie Daniels who was born on October 28, 1936. Daniels is an American musician known for his contributions to country and southern rock music.
He is perhaps best known for his number one country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and multiple other songs he has written and performed.
Daniels has also been active as a singer since the early 1950s and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on January 24, 2008. It is great to learn more about the icons of the guitar/music world that we all strive to mimic in our own way.
Now, until next time, please remember to “Support Live Music”. It keeps all musicians working. and that is very important Your support is appreciated.
MUSICIAN by Night
GOD Save “The BLUES”
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