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Contents.Early history The Outlaws were formed in, United States, in 1967 by guitarists/vocalists Frank Guidry. Hughie Thomasson, Herbie Pino and Hobie O'Brien, drummer David Dix and bassist Phil Holmberg joined the on going band to replace members. Before Guidrys joined the band the group was called The Four Letter Words. He had previously been in a band by the same name.

By early 1968, O'Brien and Holmberg both left the band to get married and Frank O'Keefe came in on vocals and bass respectively. Later that year, Tommy Angarano joined the Outlaws to replace Pino, bringing Hammond organ sounds and his style of vocals to the band. He left the band, Shortly after, and Herb was brought back in. In the spring of 1968 the group's first manager, Paul Deutekom, brought them to Epic Studios in to record an album, which was never released after the band and the producer of the album had a falling-out. The group headed back to Tampa then got another deal to go to in. There they recorded another album with producer Phil Gernhard.

But this album was likewise never released and Gernhard vanished soon after. As part of the Gernhard record deal, Ronny Elliott working with Phil Gernhard was brought in around this time forcing Guidry out of the band.

Ronny played bass while O'Keefe briefly switched to guitar. But O'Keefe went back to bass after Elliott left several weeks later when the band didn't sound the same and Herb Pino began playing guitars and doing vocals at this time.

Drummer also joined that same year to sub for Dix.In early 1970, the Outlaws were joined by two members of the Dave Graham Group that was also managed by Paul Deutekom (Ped-Dyn. Productions.) The Dave Graham Group's Union leader was Monte Yoho, but he was not invited to be part of this line-up.

The early 1970 Outlaws line-up was Hughie Thomasson, Frank O'Keefe, Dave Dix, and Dave Graham. Graham was influential in moving the group toward country-rock, especially the music of Poco.

They recorded a cover of ' ' as an audition to a recording deal that never materialized. This lineup ended in the spring of 1970 and the group eventually parted ways with Deutekom. Yoho and Herb Pino returned, but by 1971 the offers for gigs had slowed down and the group went into limbo for a year or so, not sure if they would continue.In 1971, a singer and guitarist who was born in but grew up in the Tampa area, returned from a stay in NYC to form Sienna, which was more of a country rock outfit. He was joined by Monte Yoho and Frank O'Keefe. In 1972, Hughie Thomasson returned from a brief spell in New York where he had been backing folksinger, joined up with Paul, Yoho and O'Keefe and Sienna became the reborn Outlaws.Billy Jones, who would sometimes show up to jam with the group on organ in 1971 and 1972, returned from a stint in in 1973 and switched to guitar, giving birth to the band's first infamous guitar trio later dubbed 'the Florida Guitar Army'.

O'Keefe left the group temporarily in 1973–74. Buzzy Meekins and another bassist named Rick Birkbeck stood in until he was able to return. In 1974, Charlie Brusco signed on as manager for the Outlaws.

(brother of founder ) was told of the group by frontman and he joined forces with Brusco as co-manager.The band was the first act signed to under. Davis was in the audience at a show in 1974 where the band was opening for in.

On the way to the stage for Lynyrd Skynyrd's set, lead vocalist said to Clive Davis who was with Charlie Brusco “If you don’t sign the Outlaws, you’re the dumbest music person I’ve ever met—and I know you’re not.”The Outlaws' earliest well known songs were ' and ', both from their 1975 debut album. Their 1980 cover of ' from the album was their biggest single chart success, reaching No. 31 on the.Career. Thomasson and JonesWhile the Outlaws are generally considered to be a part of the genre, there are distinct differences in their approach and their influences. Their primary similarity to other Southern rock bands is the dual lead guitar interplay, a defining characteristic of many Southern rock bands. However, the Outlaws’ mix of country and rock elements displays the vocal harmony influences of groups like,. Their use of three and four part harmonies set them apart from their contemporaries who usually relied on a single lead vocalist.'

S signature guitar playing style and voice were defining characteristics of the band's sound. Thomasson's guitar sound was underpinned by the use of the (and sometimes a ) played in a quasi- style mixed with fluid, quick runs. Hughie was nicknamed 'The Flame' for his flaming fast guitar work. He is a member of the Fender Hall of Fame.The other lead guitarist, Billy Jones, played mainly a and switched between a clean and distorted sound. A good example of this can be heard on 'Green Grass and High Tides' on the right stereo channel. Hughie Thomasson's distinctive Stratocaster sound can be heard on the left channel. Thomasson opens the first solo at the intro and plays the first half of the two succeeding longer solos all on the right channel.

There are many video examples of his Green Grass solos on the internet.The released by the band between 1975 and 1980 are considered the best representation of the band's style. The band was seen on successful concert tours billed with other non-Southern rock acts of the time including opening for the Who on the 'Who Boots In' tour in 1976. This contrast of styles was more common at that time than the packaged 'genre' tours seen so often these days.

The willingness of promoters to mix styles led to the Outlaws gaining a large following in the.The Outlaws' style is highly characterized in their first three albums, (1975), (1976), and (1977). These are considered the best work of the band with all of the 'classic era' band members, except for O'Keefe, who was replaced by the left-handed bass player Harvey Dalton Arnold on 'Hurry Sundown' (see below for a complete roster of Outlaws members). Left after their third album in 1977, and eventually formed the Henry Paul Band, which would release four albums from 1979-82. With the band beginning to falter in the early 80s, Billy Jones left the band in 1981. Henry Paul returned in 1983.The albums released after 1980 are largely viewed by critics as a gradual move away from the original sound that gained them success in the 1970s.

The reworking of the Western-styled 'Ghost Riders' in 1980 was the band's last taste of big league success, although the band released two more records, Los Hombres Malo in 1982 and Soldiers of Fortune in 1986. As the 1980s came to a close, Thomasson became the final original member of the act. Albums such as, released in 1994, were released on smaller independent record labels. The band by now was mostly confined to smaller club dates. This situation led to Thomasson accepting a in the legendary and more popular in 1996. This essentially sidelined the Outlaws for a decade, as Thomasson's voice and guitar style were just too integral a part of the Outlaws' sound for the other members to successfully work without it. In 2000, the Diablo Canyon-lineup released the album So Low, to mixed response from fans.

Many cited it as being more of a solo output from Thomasson. After this release, the band again vanished from the musical environment.Henry Paul went on to form the country band, which had some chart success in the 1990s.In April 2005, classic members Hughie Thomasson, Henry Paul, Monte Yoho, and David Dix reunited as the Outlaws and the rest of the lineup was filled out with former guitarist Chris Anderson, bassist Randy Threet, and Dave Robbins on keyboards. The latter three had been with Paul's country group BlackHawk. The members from the band's heyday, guitarist Billy Jones and bassist Frank O'Keefe, had died in 1995, O'Keefe of a drug overdose and Jones suicide shortly after. Paul and Robbins left to resume their careers in BlackHawk in early 2006, but the remaining band soldiered on. They were part of the Volunteer Jam tour in the summer of 2007. Band leader Hughie Thomasson died on September 9, 2007, of a heart attack in,.

No release date has been announced for the new album, which was finished before Thomasson's death.A cover version of their trademark epic 10-minute track 'Green Grass and High Tides' is featured as the finale in the set list for guitar and bass in the video game and features two complicated solos.In December 2007, 2008 Outlaws tour dates were released. In January 2008, the Outlaws lineup would be revealed to include Henry Paul (guitars/vocals), Monte Yoho (drums), Chris Anderson (guitars/vocals), and Randy Threet (bass), along with newer additions Billy Crain (guitars), Jon Coleman (keyboards), and Brett Cartwright (bass). Cartwright left the band shortly thereafter. This would be the first lineup in Outlaws' history without Hughie Thomasson on guitar and vocals, as from the band's formation to his death, he was the only constant member, garnering him the nicknames 'Mr. Outlaw' and 'The Lone Outlaw'.According to the band's web site, the Outlaws announced their intention to continue to tour throughout the summer and fall of 2009 with this lineup and planned to participate in the with in January 2010. It was also stated on the website that the band would change its name to 'Henry Paul Band' due to Thomasson's death, but to continue touring with the same setlists.In May 2010, the Outlaws were featured, along with, and the Chris Hicks Band, on stage at Long Island Southern Jam 2010 in Babylon, N.Y.

At Overlook Beach. The all-day concert featured a unique jam fest for all the bands.For the 2010 tour, Dave Robbins returned on keyboards and Henry Paul was involved in a lawsuit brought about by Hughie Thomasson's widow, Mary, which alleged trademark violations. In April 2011 the case was ruled upon in favor of Henry Paul, Monte Yoho and the co-defendants.On July 30, 2012, it was announced on the band's website that 'their first new album in 12 years' will be released on September 25, 2012, titled It's About Pride. It was also accompanied by a separately released DVD documentary about the making of the new album, called Hidin' Out In Tennessee. Led by Henry Paul, the album was critically acclaimed.

A few years before the album, Paul recruited an old friend from the Henry Paul Band, lead guitarist Billy Crain to join the band. Paul and Crain collaborated on writing many of the songs for It's About Pride. Discography Studio albums.

(1975) #13 US. (1976) #36 US. Kirby star allies music unlock. (1977) #51 US. (1978) #60 US. (1979) #55 US. (1980) #25 US. (1982) #77 US.

(1986) #160. (1994). So Low (2000) Credited to Hughie Thomasson. Once An Outlaw (2007) Unreleased. (2012). Dixie Highway (2020)Live albums. (1978) #29 US.

(1993). Extended Versions (2002). Live in Los Angeles 1976 (2015). Legacy Live (2016)Compilations. (1982). (1996).

Super Hits (2009)Billboard Hot 100 singles. ' (1975) - US No. 34 - NL No. 30.

' (1976) - US No. 94 - NL No. 19. 'Hurry Sundown' (1977) - US No. 60. ' (1980) - US No. 31Videography Official video releases.

Outlaws Video LP - live concert - VHS (1983)Unofficial video releases. Outlaws Live At The Summit, Houston, Texas - DVD (1977).

Outlaws Live At The Rockpalast, Loreley, Germany - DVD (1981). Outlaws Live At The Tower Theater, Philadelphia - DVD (1982)References.

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The guitar also takes the guesswork out of setting up your audio and video with a proprietary system for automatic game calibration. ESRB Rating: TEEN with Lyrics. Have been a big fan of the Rock Band series since it started on previous consoles.

Glad to see the makers (Harmonix) have rebooted the franchise and moving it forward to PS4/Xbox1 systems. The first version of the game (which is what this is) is decent effort but lacks a lot of the great features that the really rounded out and made the game better.

There have been updates to fix things and add features, and many have been free, but be prepared to pay some extra cash for the Rivals update which will add a couple great new features and some free songs, song sorting & new fantastic character animations, along with online play (supposed to be coming January 2017). The Rivals update will also give you access to future update in 2017, but still doe not add some things that are lacking like character customization.