Atlanta Rhythm Section (or ARS) is an American Southern rock band, formed in 1971 by Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitar), Paul Goddard (bass), Dean Daughtry (keyboards), Robert Nix (drums), and James B. Cobb, Jr….
| Atlanta Rhythm Section | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Labels | Polydor Columbia CMC Platinum |
How many original members are still in Atlanta Rhythm Section?
Three original
The live-in-the-studio sound of Atlanta Rhythm Section ’96 presents a different, less polished take on some classic tunes and captures the sound of their live performances from that period. Three original band members returned: singer Ronnie Hammond, guitarist Barry Bailey and keyboardist Dean Daughtry.
Where is Atlanta Rhythm Section from?
Doraville, GA
Atlanta Rhythm Section/Origin
Is Atlanta Rhythm Section in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
The band provided a different twist to the growing phenomenon of southern rock. The brainchild of songwriter-producer Buddy Buie—a former member of Roy Orbison’s Candymen and the pop band Classics IV—the Atlanta Rhythm Section was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1996.
What happened to Ronnie Hammond of Atlanta Rhythm Section?
Ronnie Hammond, former lead singer of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, the Georgia band that made the suburb of Doraville a household name in the 1970s, died Monday at a hospital near his hometown of Macon. The Macon Telegraph reported that Hammond, 60, died of heart failure late Monday morning at a hospital in Forsyth.
Who’s the bass player for Atlanta Rhythm Section?
Paul Goddard1971 – 1983
Steve Stone1986 – 1988Justin Senker1992 – 2011
Atlanta Rhythm Section/Bassists
What was Atlanta Rhythm sections biggest hit?
The Atlanta Rhythm Section Greatest Hits
| Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champagne Jam | 4:47 |
| 2 | Do It or Die | 3:23 |
| 3 | Dog Days | 3:44 |
| 4 | Doraville | 3:35 |
Did Classics 4 become Atlanta Rhythm Section?
The song was popular on a Louisville radio station, then became a national hit in the winter of 1967-68. The group changed its name again, to Dennis Yost & the Classics IV. Some members left in 1970 to work in recording sessions and form what became the Atlanta Rhythm Section. The popularity of the Classics IV waned.
Who played guitar on Spooky by Atlanta Rhythm Section?
guitarist James Cobb
Their guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie added lyrics, and the song climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100 in early 1968. That vocal interpretation inspired covers by many of the easy listening and soul acts of the day, notably Andy Williams, Dusty Springfield, Percy Sledge, and Martha & the Vandellas.
What happened Ronnie Hammond?
The Macon Telegraph reported that Hammond, 60, died of heart failure late Monday morning at a hospital in Forsyth. Hammond joined the Atlanta Rhythm Section in 1973 and was with the band for about 10 years. The band had a string of hits, including “Doraville,” “Imaginary Lover” and “So Into You.”
Who wrote song spooky?
Harry Middlebrooks
Spooky/Composers
Who sang the original version of spooky?
Mike Sharpe
“Spooky” was originally an instrumental song performed by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro), written by Shapiro and Harry Middlebrooks Jr, which first charted in 1967 hitting No. 57 on the US pop charts….Spooky (Classics IV song)
| “Spooky” | |
|---|---|
| Released | October 1967 |
| Recorded | late summer/early fall 1967 |
| Genre | Pop rock psychedelic pop |
| Length | 2:50 |
