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ATLANTA

Country group formed in Atlanta '83, following the successful band Alabama with full, rich vocal harmonies; first single, "Atlanta Burned Again Last Night' Top 10 '83 on MDJ label. Signed with MCA '84 for biggest hit "Sweet Country Music'. Album Pictures on MCA crossed over to pop, incl. both hits. Line-up incl. Brad Griffis, Dick Stevens, Bill Packard, Bill Davidson (all ex-The Vogues pop group), Tony Ingram (ex-Spurzz), Jeff Baker, John Holder, Allen Collay, etc. They carried on with minor hits, signed with Southern Tracks label '87.