Alabama
Alabama is an American country and Southern rock band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. The band was founded by Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass, backing vocals). They were soon joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook (lead guitar, fiddle, and keyboards). First operating under the name Wildcountry, the group toured the Southeast bar circuit in the early 1970s, and began writing original songs. They changed their name to Alabama in 1977 and following the chart success of two singles, were approached by RCA Records for a record deal.
| Origin | Fort Payne, Alabama, United States
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| Genre | Country · Southern rock · country rock · soft rock · bluegrass · gospel · country pop
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| Years active | 1969–2004, 2006–2007, 2010–present
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| Label | GRT · MDJ · RCA Records · BMG Chrysalis
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| Members |
members
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past members
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touring members
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FEATURED DISCOGRAPHY
| Studio albums |
studio albums
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| Live albums |
live albums
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| Compilation albums |
compilation albums
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video albums
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| Singles |
singles
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Mood | Earnest · Amiable/Good-Natured · Rousing · Cheerful · Sentimental · Laid-Back/Mellow · Poignant · Refined/Mannered · Gentle · Sweet · Romantic · Reflective
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