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The Amazing Rhythm Aces | |
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 The Amazing Rhythm Aces in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1974–1981, 1994–present |
| Labels | Valley, ABC, Columbia, Warner Bros., Breaker |
| Members | Billy Earheart III Lorne Rall Kelvin Holly Mark Horn |
| Past members | Barry Burton Duncan Cameron Jeff Davis James Hooker Butch McDade Danny Parks Scott McClure Mike Brooks Russell Smith |
The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American country rock group, which has characterized its music as "American music" or "roots music"—a blend of rock, country, blues, R&B, folk, reggae, and Latino. The band is best known for its 1975 hit "Third Rate Romance". They have released 18 albums over 30 years (a period including a 15-year hiatus). The band's music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer and songwriter Russell Smith.