Atlanta Rhythm Section

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Atlanta Rhythm Section in 1977. From left to right: J. R. Cobb, Ronnie Hammond, Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard, Robert Nix, Dean Daughtry.
Atlanta Rhythm Section in 1977. From left to right: J. R. Cobb, Ronnie Hammond, Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard, Robert Nix, Dean Daughtry.
Background information
OriginDoraville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Years active1970 (1970)–present
Labels
Members
  • Rodney Justo
  • Lee Shealy
  • Steve Stone
  • Justin Senker
  • David Anderson
  • Rodger Stephan
Past members
Websiteatlantarhythmsection.com

Atlanta Rhythm Section (or ARS) is an American Southern rock band formed in 1970 by Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitar), Paul Goddard (bass), Dean Daughtry (keyboards), Robert Nix (drums) and J. R. Cobb (guitar).[2] The band experienced its greatest chart success with Ronnie Hammond as lead singer 1972–1982. Hammond returned again 1988–2001. The band's current lineup consists of Justo, along with guitarists David Anderson and Steve Stone, keyboardist Lee Shealy, bassist Justin Senker and drummer Rodger Stephan.

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Atlanta Rhythm Section – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
  2. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 63. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.