Few bands have flown the Southern Rock flag for as long (and as well) as The Outlaws have done – as proven by their impressive body of work.
And they continue to expand their discography, with the recent release of a killer concert recording, Legacy Live, which features rockin’ versions of such classics as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Hurry Sundown”, “Green Grass & High Tides Forever” and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”.
And a lyric video for another standout track from the album, “Gunsmoke” has just been unveiled. Watch it below.
“The song "Gunsmoke" was written in late 1976”, recalls the band’s leader/singer/guitarist, Henry Paul. “It was an early attempt on my part to write lyrical imagery specifically for The Outlaws musical personality. I was honored to get the lead track position with it on the "Hurry Sundown" album and I think it’s held up pretty well after all this time”.
And accompanying the album and video will be shows throughout the year, including shows in the east and south of the United States. Also featured in The Outlaws line-up (in addition to Paul) is Monte Yoho on drums, Chris Anderson on lead guitar, vocals, Randy Threet on bass, vocals, Dave Robbins on keyboards, vocals, and Steve Grisham on lead guitar, vocals.
Formed in Tampa In 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums “The Outlaws, “Lady in Waiting” and “Hurry Sundown” – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass & High Tides”, “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as ‘The Florida Guitar Army’ by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones.
Along with founding members Henry Paul and Monte Yoho, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected veterans: Co-lead guitarist and longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson is well known for his collaborations with artists that include Dickey Betts, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., and Skynyrd. Steve Grisham is a former member of the Soldier Of Fortune era Outlaws, a noted songwriter whose tracks include The Henry Paul Band top 40 hit “Keeping Our Love Alive” and a co-founder of the Southern Rock all-stars Brothers Of The Southland. Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of Blackhawk and has written hit songs for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood and Blackhawk, and is familiar to TV audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star’.
“From the very beginning, our band had a heart”, Monte Yoho says, “for The Outlaws, it’s still about the music. And more than ever, it’s about live music!”...
US Tour Dates 2017:
April 08 Sioux City,IA – Anthem@Hard Rock
April 20 Red Bank,NJ – Count Basie Theatre
April 21 Jim Thorpe,PA – Penn’s Peak
April 22 Irwin,PA – The Lamp Theatre
April 29 Hopewell,VA – Beacon Theatre
April 30 Columbia,MD – Merriweather Pavilion
May 21 Richardson,TX – Wildflower! Art and Music Festival
June 25 Augusta,NJ – Rock, Ribs and Ridges
June 30 Norfolk,CT – Infinity Hall
August 04 Clearfield,PA – Clearfield County Fair
August 12 Peekskill,NY – Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
September 30 St. Charles,MO – Family Arena
Weblinks:
www.outlawsmusic.com
www.facebook.com/outlawsmusic
And they continue to expand their discography, with the recent release of a killer concert recording, Legacy Live, which features rockin’ versions of such classics as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Hurry Sundown”, “Green Grass & High Tides Forever” and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”.
And a lyric video for another standout track from the album, “Gunsmoke” has just been unveiled. Watch it below.
“The song "Gunsmoke" was written in late 1976”, recalls the band’s leader/singer/guitarist, Henry Paul. “It was an early attempt on my part to write lyrical imagery specifically for The Outlaws musical personality. I was honored to get the lead track position with it on the "Hurry Sundown" album and I think it’s held up pretty well after all this time”.
And accompanying the album and video will be shows throughout the year, including shows in the east and south of the United States. Also featured in The Outlaws line-up (in addition to Paul) is Monte Yoho on drums, Chris Anderson on lead guitar, vocals, Randy Threet on bass, vocals, Dave Robbins on keyboards, vocals, and Steve Grisham on lead guitar, vocals.
Formed in Tampa In 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums “The Outlaws, “Lady in Waiting” and “Hurry Sundown” – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass & High Tides”, “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as ‘The Florida Guitar Army’ by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones.
Along with founding members Henry Paul and Monte Yoho, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected veterans: Co-lead guitarist and longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson is well known for his collaborations with artists that include Dickey Betts, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., and Skynyrd. Steve Grisham is a former member of the Soldier Of Fortune era Outlaws, a noted songwriter whose tracks include The Henry Paul Band top 40 hit “Keeping Our Love Alive” and a co-founder of the Southern Rock all-stars Brothers Of The Southland. Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of Blackhawk and has written hit songs for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood and Blackhawk, and is familiar to TV audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star’.
“From the very beginning, our band had a heart”, Monte Yoho says, “for The Outlaws, it’s still about the music. And more than ever, it’s about live music!”...
US Tour Dates 2017:
April 08 Sioux City,IA – Anthem@Hard Rock
April 20 Red Bank,NJ – Count Basie Theatre
April 21 Jim Thorpe,PA – Penn’s Peak
April 22 Irwin,PA – The Lamp Theatre
April 29 Hopewell,VA – Beacon Theatre
April 30 Columbia,MD – Merriweather Pavilion
May 21 Richardson,TX – Wildflower! Art and Music Festival
June 25 Augusta,NJ – Rock, Ribs and Ridges
June 30 Norfolk,CT – Infinity Hall
August 04 Clearfield,PA – Clearfield County Fair
August 12 Peekskill,NY – Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
September 30 St. Charles,MO – Family Arena
Weblinks:
www.outlawsmusic.com
www.facebook.com/outlawsmusic