Alabama

The country-rock tradition that originated with the Eagles and Poco has been kept alive
recently by such groups as the Larry Gathn Band, the Oak Ridge Boys and Alabama. All of
these outfits are more adept at country than rock, and of the three, Alabama is currently
the most successful – and the least interesting. While lead singer Randy Owen has a
pleasant voice and the emotional directness of Merle Haggard, and while some o... More >