Atlanta Rhythm Section

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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.

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[edit] 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 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 Mylons backup band included Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard and Dean Daughtry.

[edit] 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".

[edit] Current information

The band maintains a Web site [[1]] 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.[2]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Classic line-up 1973-present

  • Ronnie Hammond - lead vocal
  • Michael Shaun Williamson - lead vocals (1986-1989) [3]
  • Barry Bailey - guitar
  • J.R. Cobb - guitar, background vocals
  • Steve Stone - guitar (1986-present)
  • Paul Goddard - bass
  • Justin Senker - bass (2001-present)
  • Dean Daughtry - keyboards
  • Robert Nix - drums, background vocals
  • Roy Yeager - drums (1979 - 1982)
  • Jim Keeling - drums (current)

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