Rodney Justo has been in and out of the band Atlanta Rhythm Section a few times over the past 45 years.
That’s how long ARS has been around. The Allman Brothers and even Lynyrd Skynyrd were perhaps better known in the Southern Rock genre, but Atlanta Rhythm Section has outlasted them and still plays a few gigs a month.
The original lineup consisted of Justo as the lead singer, guitarist Barry Bailey, bassist Paul Goddard, keyboardist Dean Daughtry and drummer Robert Nix.
The only other original (and the only constant) member of the band is Daughtry.
The membership has come and gone (four of them have died), but the sound is the same, Justo said.
“All of our shows are different, because, very simply, the audiences are different,” Justo said in an email. “But there are some songs that are part of every show, because if we didn’t do them, we’d have to fight people.”
Most baby boomers and others remember the songs “Imaginary Lover,” “Spooky,” “So Into You,” “Doraville,” “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight,” “Champagne Jam,” “Do It Or Die,” “Neon Nites,” “Boogie Smoogie,” “Jukin,’” “Georgia Rhythm,” “Back Up Against the Wall” and “Homesick.”
With 15 albums of studio and live performances, the Atlanta Rhythm Section also represents some of the music people think of when they hear the phrase “classic rock.”
“Come out to our show,” Justo said. “Hope to see you there.”
Medicine Hat, a popular local cover band, opens at 7 p.m. ARS comes on about 8 p.m.
Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
If you go
Atlanta Rhythm Section and Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets range from $35 to $45. Call 425-258-6766. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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