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EspañolATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
'Atlanta Rhythm Section', sometimes abbreviated 'ARS', is an American southern rock band. The band unofficially formed in 1970 as former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, near Atlanta.
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). 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 Mylon LeFevre appeared on the "Jesus Hearted People", from the band's album ''Third Annual Pipe Dream''.
While ARS didn't 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 & 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 remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky", plus a number of fan favorites such as "Jukin'" & "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".
The band maintains a website and still tours with some of its original members, playing mostly festivals and other nostalgia-themed concerts.
Former drummer Roy Yeager is involved in a controversy concerning the destruction of a Tennessee landmark.[1]
★ ''Atlanta Rhythm Section'' (1972)
★ ''Back Up Against the Wall'' (1973)
★ ''Third Annual Pipe Dream'' (1974)
★ ''Dog Days'' (1975)
★ ''Red Tape'' (1976)
★ ''A Rock and Roll Alternative'' (1976)
★ ''Champagne Jam'' (1978)
★ ''Underdog'' (1979)
★ ''Are You Ready (Atlanta Rhythm Section)'' (1979)
★ ''The Boys from Doraville'' (1980)
★ ''Quinella'' (1981)
★ ''Truth in a Structured Form'' (1989)
★ ''Atlanta Rhythm Section '96'' (1996)
★ ''Partly Plugged'' (1997)
★ ''Eufaula'' (1999)
★ ''Live at The Savoy, New York October 27, 1981'' (2000)
★ Ronnie Hammond - lead vocals
★ Barry Bailey - guitar
★ J.R. Cobb - guitar, background vocals
★ Paul Goddard - bass
★ Dean Daughtry - keyboards
★ Robert Nix - drums, background vocals
★ Roy Yeager - drums (1979 - 1982)
★ Jim Keeling - drums (current)
★ Official Webpage
★ New Georgia Encyclopedia
| Contents |
| Career |
| Classic Songs |
| Current Info |
| Discography |
| Classic line-up 1973-1982 |
| External links |
Career
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). 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 Mylon LeFevre appeared on the "Jesus Hearted People", from the band's album ''Third Annual Pipe Dream''.
Classic Songs
While ARS didn't 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 & 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 remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky", plus a number of fan favorites such as "Jukin'" & "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".
Current Info
The band maintains a website and still tours with some of its original members, playing mostly festivals and other nostalgia-themed concerts.
Former drummer Roy Yeager is involved in a controversy concerning the destruction of a Tennessee landmark.[1]
Discography
★ ''Atlanta Rhythm Section'' (1972)
★ ''Back Up Against the Wall'' (1973)
★ ''Third Annual Pipe Dream'' (1974)
★ ''Dog Days'' (1975)
★ ''Red Tape'' (1976)
★ ''A Rock and Roll Alternative'' (1976)
★ ''Champagne Jam'' (1978)
★ ''Underdog'' (1979)
★ ''Are You Ready (Atlanta Rhythm Section)'' (1979)
★ ''The Boys from Doraville'' (1980)
★ ''Quinella'' (1981)
★ ''Truth in a Structured Form'' (1989)
★ ''Atlanta Rhythm Section '96'' (1996)
★ ''Partly Plugged'' (1997)
★ ''Eufaula'' (1999)
★ ''Live at The Savoy, New York October 27, 1981'' (2000)
Classic line-up 1973-1982
★ Ronnie Hammond - lead vocals
★ Barry Bailey - guitar
★ J.R. Cobb - guitar, background vocals
★ Paul Goddard - bass
★ Dean Daughtry - keyboards
★ Robert Nix - drums, background vocals
★ Roy Yeager - drums (1979 - 1982)
★ Jim Keeling - drums (current)
External links
★ Official Webpage
★ New Georgia Encyclopedia
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