Barry Bailey Atlanta Rhythm Section

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Barry bailey atlanta rhythm section. 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. He acquired it from bandmate j r. After more than thirty years leading atlanta rhythm section with his signature gold top les paul barry decided it was necessary to no longer travel with the band that was founded to support his phenomenal guitar playing.

I wasn t much of a gearhead then and i d never owned a les paul cobb said. Barry bailey of the atlanta rhythm section during the atlanta rhythm section in concert at the fox theatre in atlanta july 30 1976 at fox theatre in atlanta georgia united states. The band s current lineup consists of daughtry and justo along with guitarists david anderson and steve stone bassist justin senker and drummer rodger stephan.

During the next 35 years the band would earn gold and platinum records as well as a place in the georgia music hall of fame one of the original members of that band is decatur s own barry bailey. He s looking for the remote control so he can turn down his tv s blaring volume. Barry bailey s well worn 69 deluxe was his primary instrument onstage and in the studio with atlanta rhythm section.

Cobb who d bought it new in an atlanta music store. In 1972 a group of talented musicians came together to form the southern rock band atlanta rhythm section. Moseley details how buddy buie assembled a core group of incredibly talented southern musicians and developed the creative environment that enabled the ensemble to flourish and truly craft some amazing work.

Atlanta rhythm section guitarist barry bailey photo courtesy willie moseley. Keyboards vocals ronnie hammond. Live in houston tx 08 07 76 dean daughtry.

Lead guitar james b. His amazing tone distinct style and impeccable musical taste can never be duplicated. Atlanta rhythm section s background is a history lesson of the music scene in the south during the 60 s.