Southern Rock

[sheclown]

Here you go Traveller:

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/HuQMCmTCEbU

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/TjH7LdwWva4

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/qpiTOTgkHrI

[sheclown]

http://www.youtube.com/v/35iEV6vviyo

Like Kristin Chenoweth said, when you mention southern rock, the first artist you think of is … Justin Bieber. Wait, what? Okay, actually, it’s typically Lynyrd Skynyrd, and at the 2012 American Country Awards, the southern rock legends took the stage with the help of Trace Adkins.

Nothing gets an audience to its feet like a group of 1970s rock legends. When Skynyrd and Adkins took the stage at the Las Vegas awards show, the crowd exploded. Adkins started ‘What’s Your Name’ by singing the first verse, and the Skynyrd band chimed in with unforgettable guitar solos and bass riffs.

Most contemporary country stars would have felt intimidated by the presence of such legendary rockers, but Adkins performed perfectly on key â€" even though he towered several inches above most of the band.

As the men sang, cameras focused on Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, who were standing side-by-side, grooving along to the song. Underwood was spotted singing along to every word â€" looks like she’s been a country fan for decades!

Unfortunately for Underwood and Urban â€" and all of the fans in Las Vegas and at home who were hoping for a Skynyrd medley â€" the band and Adkins only performed one song together. On the bright side, it was a spot-on rendition of the 1977 hit.

http://tasteofcountry.com/trace-adkins-lynyrd-skynyrd-whats-your-name-2012-american-country-awards/

[sheclown]

Number 95:  "Hit the Nail on the Head"  Amazing Rhythm Aces

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/qAnxfDYAdQc?version=3&hl=en_US

The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American country rock group. The band has characterized their music as "American Music" or "Roots Music"â€"rock, country, blues, R&B, folk, reggae and Latino. While they are best known for their 1970s hit "Third Rate Romance", their small but fanatical fan base would fiercely reject the erroneous classification of the band as a "one hit wonder"; the group has released 18 albums over 30 years including a 15-year hiatus. Their music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer/songwriter Russell Smith.

probably better known for this song:

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/VUM5h9O4zyg?version=3&hl=en_US

[Adam W]

I wouldn't call that Southern Rock. I think we're casting the net pretty far and wide now...

[sheclown]

Okay, let's pull that net in a bit. 

[sheclown]

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/0_EFdod4YDo?version=3&hl=en_US

[JaxJerry]

Is hometown hero Johnny Tillotson ( Poetry In Motion, Send Me The Pillow You Dream On) in your net?

[Adam W]

Is hometown hero Johnny Tillotson ( Poetry In Motion, Send Me The Pillow You Dream On) in your net?

No. He's certainly not a Southern Rock artist. But he is from Jacksonville.

[sheclown]

Okay, nothing southern rock about this guy, but the history is very interesting --

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/Oy_ArpznZUs?version=3&hl=en_US

Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored 9 top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Johnny's version is quoted as being a favorite of the former head of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, because he and his wife had enjoyed it during their honeymoon. (BBC Interview)

He is the son of Doris and Jack Tillotson. Jack owned a small service station on the corner of 6th and Pearl in Jacksonville; he also acted as the station's mechanic. At the age of nine, Johnny was sent to Palatka, Florida.[1] to take care of his grandmother. He returned to Jacksonville each summer to be with his parents when his brother Dan would go to his grandmother. Johnny began to perform at local functions as a child, and by the time he was at Palatka Senior High School he had developed a reputation as a talented singer.[2] He became a regular on the Toby Dowdy regional TV show in Jacksonville, and then had his own TV show on WFGA-TV.[3] In 1957, while Tillotson was studying at the University of Florida, a local disc jockey, Bob Norris sent a tape of Johnny's singing to the Pet Milk talent contest, where he was chosen as one of the six National finalists. This gave Johnny the opportunity to perform in Nashville, Tennessee, on WSM the Grand Ole Opry, which led Lee Rosenberg, a Nashville publisher, to take a tape to Archie Bleyer, owner of the independent Cadence Records.[4] Bleyer signed Tillotson to a three-year contract, and issued his first single, "Dreamy Eyes" / "Well I'm Your Man" in September 1958. Both songs had been written by Tillotson, and both made the Billboard Hot 100, "Dreamy Eyes" peaking at # 63. After graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications, Tillotson moved to New York City to pursue his music career.[1][2][5]

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On March 23, 2011 Johnny Tillotson was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame alongside painter James F. Hutchinson. This is the highest honor that the State of Florida bestows on an individual citizen. Only 48 others have been so honored to date. Their plaques are on permanent display in the Florida State Capitol.

I wonder if it is the gas station which Michael Trautmann owns or the odometer shop across the street owned by Pastor Ron.  Anyone know?  That is a piece of Springfield history I never knew.

[BridgeTroll]

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/0_EFdod4YDo?version=3&hl=en_US

lol... I was gonna include ZZ... have been trying to decide for awhile now... you have solved my dilemma!

[Adam W]

Okay, nothing southern rock about this guy, but the history is very interesting --

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/Oy_ArpznZUs?version=3&hl=en_US

Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored 9 top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Johnny's version is quoted as being a favorite of the former head of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, because he and his wife had enjoyed it during their honeymoon. (BBC Interview)

He is the son of Doris and Jack Tillotson. Jack owned a small service station on the corner of 6th and Pearl in Jacksonville; he also acted as the station's mechanic. At the age of nine, Johnny was sent to Palatka, Florida.[1] to take care of his grandmother. He returned to Jacksonville each summer to be with his parents when his brother Dan would go to his grandmother. Johnny began to perform at local functions as a child, and by the time he was at Palatka Senior High School he had developed a reputation as a talented singer.[2] He became a regular on the Toby Dowdy regional TV show in Jacksonville, and then had his own TV show on WFGA-TV.[3] In 1957, while Tillotson was studying at the University of Florida, a local disc jockey, Bob Norris sent a tape of Johnny's singing to the Pet Milk talent contest, where he was chosen as one of the six National finalists. This gave Johnny the opportunity to perform in Nashville, Tennessee, on WSM the Grand Ole Opry, which led Lee Rosenberg, a Nashville publisher, to take a tape to Archie Bleyer, owner of the independent Cadence Records.[4] Bleyer signed Tillotson to a three-year contract, and issued his first single, "Dreamy Eyes" / "Well I'm Your Man" in September 1958. Both songs had been written by Tillotson, and both made the Billboard Hot 100, "Dreamy Eyes" peaking at # 63. After graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications, Tillotson moved to New York City to pursue his music career.[1][2][5]

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On March 23, 2011 Johnny Tillotson was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame alongside painter James F. Hutchinson. This is the highest honor that the State of Florida bestows on an individual citizen. Only 48 others have been so honored to date. Their plaques are on permanent display in the Florida State Capitol.

I wonder if it is the gas station which Michael Trautmann owns or the odometer shop across the street owned by Pastor Ron.  Anyone know?  That is a piece of Springfield history I never knew.

My mother-in-law loves that song. I guess it was a big hit when she was a teenager or something. I thought it was funny when she first told me about it, because "Johhny Tillotson" has to be one of the least rock'n'roll sounding names I'd ever heard :)y

[Adam W]

I've just been informed by my wife that Johnny Tillotson (apparently) performed at a school dance at Englewood High School - possibly the prom - sometime around the late 60s (probably 1967 or 1968).

I guess my mother-in-law was at the dance. She's quite the fan.

[sheclown]

Reading about Tillotson got me thinking ...



Ronnie Van Zant needs a place on the "Florida Artists Hall of Fame" wall.

Looks like a fairly easy nomination process:

http://www.florida-arts.org/programs/ahf/

Who better than the man who makes the whole world sing "Freebird"?

[sheclown]

Number 86:  Don't Misunderstand Me:  Rossington Collins Band

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/UnILPbqBHX8?version=3&hl=en_US

The Rossington-Collins Band rose from the ashes of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1979 and released two excellent albums before rock’n roll excess took its toll on both of its founding guitarists and the band broke up in 1982.

In 1979 remaining Lynyrd Skynyrd members had recovered enough to play one off show at The Charlie Daniels Band’s Volunteer Jam. They got enthusiastic response from the crowd, which led to formation of The Rossington â€" Collins Band.

Skynyrd drummer prior to plane crash, Artimus Pyle was supposed to continue on drums, but his broken leg prior to stepping into the studio forced The Rossington â€" Collins Band to replace him with Derek Hess. Billy Powell continued on keyboards, as did Leon Wilkeson on bass. Barry Harwood took Steve Gaines’ position on third guitar and to replace Ronnie Van Zant, they hired former 38 Special backup vocalist, Dale Krantz as the lead singer.

Their debut album Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere was for the most part written by Allen Collins and gained good reception from press and fans alike. With hits songs Prime Time and Don’t Misunderstand Me, it peaked #9 at the charts and was eventually certified platinum.

The Rossington - Collins Band rarely played any Skynyrd tunes while on stage, but they ended each performance with instrumental version of Freebird, dedicated to Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines.

Troubled with the passing of his wife in 1980, Allen Collins dove deeper into alcohol and drug fueled downward spiral, forcing the band to cancel several gigs. Dale Krantz’s and Rossington’s newly found love also created friction between him and Allen.

Soon after the release of their sophomore effort, This Is The Way, Rossington â€" Collins Band broke up. Gary Rossington and Dale Krantz formed Rossington Band and rest of the guys added Randall Hall and Jimmy Daughtery to the line-up and continued under the name Allen Collins Band.

Both of these bands were short-lived and Lynyrd Skynyrd finally reunited in 1987 with Ronnie's younger brother, Johnny Van Zant on vocals

http://www.puresouthernrock.com/southern-rock-bands/rossington-collins-band

Gary Robert Rossington (born December 4, 1951, Jacksonville, Florida, United States) is an American musician, best known as a founding member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He plays lead and rhythm guitar. He is also a founding member of The Rossington-Collins Band along with former Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmate, Allen Collins.[1] Rossington is the only original member still with the band as of 2012.

Larkin Allen Collins Jr.[1][2][3] (July 19, 1952 â€" January 23, 1990) was one of the founding members and guitarists of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with late frontman Ronnie Van Zant. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

[sheclown]

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/YAC2GYGCCcs?version=3&hl=en_US