way ownership exists today. Despite an increasingly formulaic sound, Alabama remain a major live attraction and were inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in November 2005. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Mrs. Wanda Boyd Browder age 77 of Fort Payne, AL passed awaySaturday, September 29, 2001. ", Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites. [26], The band's incorporation of rock and roll into their sound was an inspiration for groups such as Restless Heart, Shenandoah, Exile, Diamond Rio, Lonestar, Ricochet, and the Mavericks. 1. [48] Alabama's best-selling studio album is Mountain Music (1982), while two greatest hits albums Greatest Hits (1986) and For the Record (1998) are among their highest in individual sales, with all three totaling five million in sales. First cousins Randy Owen (born December 14, 1949; lead vocal, rhythm guitar) and Teddy Gentry (born January 22, 1952; vocals, bass) form the core of Alabama. [8][26] The 1990 album Pass It on Down featured three number one singles: "Jukebox in My Mind", "Forever's as Far as I'll Go", and "Down Home". AGE 30s Katherine Ivy Vartanian Athens, AL View Full Report MAY GO BY Katherine I Ware Ivy B Vartanian USED TO LIVE IN Athens, AL Greenwood, SC Abbeville, SC RELATED TO Jackie Owen, Rick Scott, Bennett Vartanian Alabama is an American country, southern rock and bluegrass band formed in 1969. [9][8] Despite this, all were too busy with prior commitments to pursue music: Owen still in high school, Cook working for Western Electric, and Gentry laying carpets full-time. UNLOCK PROFILE. Alabama | Music Video Wiki | Fandom took it on himself not to book the band at cash and tickets to the "Opry". Born: December 13, 1949. THE WORLD FAMOUS BOWERY THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD. We did that for seven summers and then left July 12, 1980, to go on the road as Alabama. They stayed seven summers at The Bowery, gaining a huge regional following, changing the band name to Alabama and utilizing one drummer after another before Mark Herndon came into the picture. [13] In 1981, Alabama won both the Vocal Group of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year honors from the CMAs. All Rights Reserved. [18] 40-Hour Week (1985) continued the band's string of multinational successes, with "40 Hour Week (For a Livin')" and "Can't Keep a Good Man Down" peaking at number one in both territories, with only the lead single, "There's No Way", falling short in Canada (although it peaked at number two). [20] All three of the album's singles reached number one: "Mountain Music" in May 1982, followed two months later by "Take Me Down" that July, and "Close Enough to Perfect" in October. Alabama State Hornets Basketball - Hornets News, Scores, Stats - ESPN Born: January 22, 1952, Mark Herndon My daddy was driving so it felt like it took a week and a half. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For their part, these groups credited Alabama with providing a massive influence on their careers.