Ronnie Hammond - Atlanta Rhythm Section

Rick Maxwell · Post by **Rick Maxwell** » 16 Mar 2011 3:55 am

The golden voice of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Ronnie Hammond passed away Monday March 11,2011. He was a friend and a true southern gentleman that will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to Tracy his wife and Jesse his son

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 16 Mar 2011 11:07 pm

Fine singer and a great band.
RIP Ronnie

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 20 Mar 2011 5:09 pm

I spent many an hour listening to ARS...When I first moved to Atlanta...Dean Daughtry, the keyboardist was one of the first musicians I met...A lot of people don't know that ARS was basically Dennis Yost's band (The Classics IV) before Buddy Buie produced them as a Southern Rock band...Great guys, and a great band...We'll miss you Ronnie...

Rick Maxwell · Post by **Rick Maxwell** » 21 Mar 2011 12:58 pm

Hello Mickey, This thing called the internet certainly makes our world a little smaller. I met Ronnie when I went to work for Buddy and Gloria at Studio One in Doraville in the mid 70's and we.ve stayed close. I was actually the steel player on Silver Eagle from The Boys From Doraville album. Dean was there as was most of the original members. It was a very nice memorial service for Ronnie. I also follow your post and instruction clips on youtube and you just never know who you may run across in this crazy business. Thanks for the kind words for Ronnie

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 21 Mar 2011 8:42 pm

Rick, in the 70s I was in Doraville too...I live right behind Treasure Island off of Tilly Mill Road..It wasnt until many years later that I met the guys. I wish I could have made the service...Wednesday another service...for our good friend Ralph Mooney...right down the street from me...Its been a very emotional year for us all in the music business...We've lost some very influential people....Ronny was one of them....thanks for posting. And youre right...Ya never know whos looking...!

Rich Peterson · Post by **Rich Peterson** » 4 Apr 2011 7:46 am

I didn't know ARS personally, but they provided the sound track to the happiest time of my life. Ronnie Hammond's voice and Barry Bailey's guitar tone are etched in my soul. Raising a glass of "Champagne Jam" to Mr. Hammond.

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 5 Apr 2011 7:51 am

I never met any of these guy's but loved their music may he RIP ......