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| The Decoys - Shot From the Saddle |
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| The Decoys are a five man rhythm and blues powerhouse consisting of some of the most seasoned and respected musicians worldwide. David Hood bass guitarist is a member of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythym section (immortalized as "the swampers" in Lynyrd Skynyrd's " Sweet Home Alabama"). He has played on a list of albums that reads like a who's who of the music industry including Aretha Franklin Bob Seger Rod Stewart Etta James Carlos Santana Paul Simon Wilson Pickett and countless others. Lead singer Scott Boyer is renowned for his work with the band "Cowboy" and his classic "Please Be With Me" which was on Eric Clapton's "461 Ocean Boulevard" album. Kelvin Holley has long been regarded as one of the South's premier R&B guitarists. He has played and recorded with artists such as Little Richard The Amazing Rhythm Aces and Bobby Blue Bland. N.C. Thurman plays keyboard harmonica and guitar. He has recorded with such greats as Percy Sledge Gregg Allman Hank Williams Jr. and many more. A few of the drummers working as a Decoys over the years have been World famous Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section drummer Roger Hawkins former Amazing Rhythm Ace Butch McDade along with the cast group of drummers that played on "Shot From the Saddle".
The Decoys were formed 14 years ago by veteran producer Johnny Sandlin (The Allman Brothers Delbert McClinton Widespread Panic…). The band has grown to gain wide respect and recognition but each member of the band records writes and plays independently in the studio and on the road but all remain loyal to the Decoys out of desire to play quality music with people they respect and admire.
Muscle Shoals Records is proud to debut a band that so embodies the spirit of Muscle Shoals and Southern soul music.
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