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Musical Heritage of Georgia: Inductees in the Hall of Fame
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Ray Charles (inducted 1979)Harry James (inducted 1983)Robert Shaw (inducted 1988)Lena Horne (inducted 1991)Connie Haines (inducted 1992)Chet Atkins (inducted 1995)Jessye Norman (inducted 1999)B-52's (inducted 2000)Trisha Yearwood (inducted 2000)Clarence Carter (inducted 2002)Atlanta Rhythm Section (inducted 1996)



Interview courtesy of Ben Sandifer, Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Atlanta Rhythm Section (inducted 1996)

The Atlanta Rhythm Section was a group of studio musicians who played behind many of the major acts who recorded in Atlanta during the late 1960s and early 1970s. They began touring and recording albums on their own and were quickly categorized as "southern rock," says ARS lead singer Ronnie Hammond. Music sample: "So into You," by Atlanta Rhythm Section

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