Southern Rock Allstars
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The Southern Rock Allstars are a band that got its name from the history/lineage of its former members all of whom were connected with Southern rock
. Its current lineup consists of former members of The Rossington Band
and sidemen of Lynryd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker and Jimmy Farrar.
the group at one time featured Jackson Spires, formerly the original drummer with Blackfoot
, and Dave Hlubek
, former guitarist and chief songwriter for Southern rock
group Molly Hatchet
. Spires died at 53 of a brain aneurysm in Florida in 2005 and Hlubek the same year rejoined Molly Hatchet as the only original member of that group. Dave Hlubek
was replaced by Duane Roland
formerly of Molly Hatchet
in 2003. Jimmy Farrar also formerly of Molly Hatchet
joined in 2002. Jimmy still plays with the band. Jay Johnson
formerly the guitarist and a vocalist for the Rossington Band and Blackfoot
was also in the band from 1999 to 2005 and continues to join them on stage on selected dates.
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
. Its current lineup consists of former members of The Rossington Band
The Rossington Band
The Rossington Band was a blues rock group formed by Gary Rossington, of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame, and his wife Dale Krantz-Rossington after the breakup of The Rossington-Collins Band.- History :In 1982, having fallen in love, Gary and Dale were married...
and sidemen of Lynryd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker and Jimmy Farrar.
History
Based in Muscle Shoals, AlabamaMuscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As of 2007, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population of the city to be 12,846. The city is included in The Shoals MSA. It is famous for its contributions to American popular music.-Geography:Muscle Shoals is located...
the group at one time featured Jackson Spires, formerly the original drummer with Blackfoot
Blackfoot
The Blackfoot Confederacy or Niitsítapi is the collective name of three First Nations in Alberta and one Native American tribe in Montana....
, and Dave Hlubek
Dave Hlubek
David Lawrence Hlubek [pronounced "LOO'-bek"] was born on August 28, 1951. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Southern Rock band Molly Hatchet.-Biography:...
, former guitarist and chief songwriter for Southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
group Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
. Spires died at 53 of a brain aneurysm in Florida in 2005 and Hlubek the same year rejoined Molly Hatchet as the only original member of that group. Dave Hlubek
Dave Hlubek
David Lawrence Hlubek [pronounced "LOO'-bek"] was born on August 28, 1951. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Southern Rock band Molly Hatchet.-Biography:...
was replaced by Duane Roland
Duane Roland
Duane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
formerly of Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
in 2003. Jimmy Farrar also formerly of Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
joined in 2002. Jimmy still plays with the band. Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson may refer to:* Jay W. Johnson * Jay W. Johnson, U.S. Democratic congressman from Wisconsin and Director of the United States Mint* Jay Johnson Detroit doo-wop bass-baritone singer* Jay L. Johnson, U.S...
formerly the guitarist and a vocalist for the Rossington Band and Blackfoot
Blackfoot
The Blackfoot Confederacy or Niitsítapi is the collective name of three First Nations in Alberta and one Native American tribe in Montana....
was also in the band from 1999 to 2005 and continues to join them on stage on selected dates.