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Formed in the rural town of Doraville, Georgia, US, the band first surfaced in 1970, out of the remnants of the groups, the Candymen and the Classics Four. After a local recording studio opened, Bobby Bule, head of the facility, began arranging the session band, inviting Rodney Justo (vocals), Barry Bailey (guitars), Paul Goddard (bass), Dean Daughtry (keyboards) and Robert Nix (drums) to take the position. Having appeared on records for other artists, the session band decided to forge their own career, becoming the Atlanta Rhythm Section.
With Bule acting as manager and producer, they began to record their own original material, achieving a more radio-friendly sound to Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. Their first releases, "Back Up Against The Wall" (1973), "Third Annual Pipe Dream" (1974), "Dog's Days" (1975) failed to make much of an impact. However, with the new addition of Ronnie Hammond, replacing Justo, the band found a winning formula, gaining significant airplay on radio stations in the South. On their 1976 album, "A Rock and Roll Alternative," they managed to score a Top Ten hit with the single "So Into You," breaking into the national market.
Atlanta Rhythm Section continued to find commercial success with their next releases, finding a Top Ten album with "Champagne Jam" in 1978, featuring two hit singles, "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight" and "Imaginary Lover." The band then embarked on several extensive tours, becoming one of the hardest working bands in the business. However, their commercial success was not set to continue, with their subsequent albums failing to make any hits, instead only decreasing album sales.
The band decided to split following 1981's "Quinella," reuniting intermittently for live performances and tours. In 1999, a new studio album appeared, "Eufaula," helping to continue the band's legacy to a new legion of fans. Since the releae, the band continued to tour and perform at festivals, finding their music often the topic of cover versions by country artists, such as Travis Tritt, Wynonna Judd and Charlie Daniels.
Live reviews
Southern rock band, Atlanta Rhythm Section along with visionary Lynyrd Skynyrd helped to popularise the genre by bringing it into the mainstream. Formed in 1971 having previously been in different local Georgian bands, ARS went on to recording an astonishing thirteen studio albums featuring some of their greatest hits: ‘So In To You’, ‘Imaginary Lover’ and ‘Spooky’ which helped launch them to the forefront. During their career, the band played extensively across the country spreading their inspired southern rock to a wide spectrum of audiences and ultimately winning them over. Having built their reputation largely through their live performances, ARS have perfected the art of delivering exceptional shows. There’s an infectious energy that the band possess which seems to work its way into any crowd. Even if you aren’t familiar to any of the material, you can’t help but find yourself having a little boogie along. Dean Daughtry’s vocals eloquently intertwines with the wavering electric guitars, singing with passion and heart playing songs like ‘Angel’, ‘Do It Or Die’ and ‘I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight’. With emphatic and mesmerising guitar solos, the crowd watch it adoration as the intricate jazz infused melodies fill their ears. Atlanta Rhythm Section have a timeless and enchanting sound which really comes to life in their performances.
EvieCriedWolf
Southern rock outfit Atlanta Rhythm Section may be down to their final constant member yet they continue to tour the legacy of this great band. Lead by keyboardist Dean Daughtry and long serving vocalist Rodney Justo and lead guitarist Steve Stone, the musicians play a selection of the group's most popular music as well as some well considered covers by rock royalty.
The audience remains enthusiastic to the band's arrival as they file onto stage and begin with 'Champagne Jam' the title track from their most successful US album release to date. The group was known for having fiercely loyal fans and it looks as though some of the attendees tonight have been following the group from the very beginning. It does not seem to matter when you discovered the band, everybody is in high spirits to celebrate the music as they proudly sing along to the hits including 'So Into You' and 'Imaginary Lover'. It is a well planned show that showcases the very best of Atlanta Rhythm Section.
sean-ward
Wow! Great concert! ARS put on a terrific show, with some of their most popular songs. Really affordable, only $5.00 per person, which allowed us to spend more on snacks & drinks. Took my daughter, kids were free. They had blow-up jumping for kids, which was also free! Awesome idea before the show to get the energy out!
Of course, there were a few gnats out trying to spoil the show. They really only bothered the ones who were sweating the most. ARS made a few good jokes about that, which was hilarious!
Couldn't say more about the fireworks, they were great! Will go back again to see ARS if they ever get a chance to get close to Vidalia. We love you guys!! : )
holli-1
I saw the Atlanta Rhythm Section last night and they sounded fantastic. I believe they sound better live. Everybody was singing to their songs and the band looked like were having just as good of a time as the people who came to see them. Very friendly bunch of guys and so happy to see they have stuck it out together all these years. I would love to see them again, great show!
patsy-lopez-de-victo
Great show! Great service!...ushers overdo the “no photo” “policy” last year, same band no issues recording on your phone, must of us see a 70’s band to reminisce and keep a momentum of the concert, not to profit on it!
The band is so down to earth!!!!!
raguilar12
Very good experience, freindly staff, awesome place to see a concert , got to meet the band ,awesome people, will be going there again, good food and drink prices, awesome security guard , his name is corey
tom-maguire-3
Awesome show! They did a couple of songs that they haven't done in almost 30 years, that was very cool. They were not on the setlist from previous shows. One of my favorite bands from the '70's.
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