Ruby and the Rednecks

Ruby and the Rednecks
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1970–present
LabelsPoo Poo Platters
Websitewww.rubyandtherednecks.com

Ruby and the Rednecks is an American rock band from New York City, inspired by New York Dolls[2] and created by the singer, songwriter, playwright and actress Ruby Lynn Reyner[3] with collaborating musical artists in 1970 and active until today.[4] The band was originally composed by Ruby Lynn Reyner (lead vocals), John Madera (guitar and backing vocal), George Basley (drums), Augie Sabini (saxophone), Bobby Kent (drums), Susan Lampert (keyboard and backing vocal), and Danny Couse (bass guitar), but currently has a new formation. From the original group, only Lampert remains.[5] Ruby wrote most of the lyrics herself. John Madera was praised as a guitar player.[6]

Currently they are mostly playing at Max's Kansas City[7] and CBGB's Reunions.[8]

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  3. ^ Auer, John Jeffery (2004). Glitter Rock: Sex, drugs and gender in American youth during the 1970's (Thesis). OCLC 57733298. ProQuest 305035417.
  4. ^ Lawrence, Tim (October 23, 2009). Hold On to Your Dreams: Arthur Russell and the Downtown Music Scene, 1973–1992. Duke University Press. ISBN 9780822390855. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Fletcher, Tony (October 26, 2009). All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927–77: Music from the Streets of New York 1927–77. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 9780393076714. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ County, Jayne; Smith, Rupert (January 13, 1995). Man Enough to be a Woman. Serpent's Tail. ISBN 9781852423384. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Max Kansas City Fest at Bowery Electric this Memorial Day Weekend (lineup / tix)". Brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Max's Kansas City reunion fest happens in NYC this weekend (watch the livestream)". Brooklynvegan.com.