Ruby and the Rednecks
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Ruby and the Rednecks is an American rock band from New York city founded by singer, songwriter, playwright and actress Ruby Lynn Reyner with collaborating Musical artists in 1970 and active until today. The band was originally composed by Ruby Lynn Reyner (lead vocals), John Madera (Guitar and backing vocal), George Basley (Drums), Augie Sabini (Sax) and Bobby Kent (Bass) but currently has new formation. From the first group, only the lead vocalist Ruby remain and performing until today with new members.
With an extraordinary talent, acquired by her own life experience, Ruby wrote most of the lyrics herself. John (E Mondo. Cane) Madera, one of the best Lead guitar players of his time, the Music.
Currently they are mostly playing at Max's Kansas City and CBGB's Reunions.[1]
History
The band formed during the Glitter-Rock era of the 1970's in New York and debuted at the Mercer Arts Center where she opened for The New York Dolls. "Michael Arian said, "Ruby was just extraordinary and was very, very entertaining". Ruby and the Rednecks were one of the staples of the Mercer’s scene, appearing on the bill at a legendary New Year’s Eve 1972 gig with Jonathan Richman’s Modern Lovers, Suicide, Jayne County, and the New York Dolls."[2]
Thus the group became part of the Glam Rock movement and punk rock and starts to performing on the New York Club circuit such as Max's Kansas City and CBGB's during the 70's with other noted artists like Debbie Harry, Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie, Patty Smith and The New York Dolls.
Ruby and the Rednecks released 2 albums produced by Peter Crowley and Ruby Lynn Reyner: "From the Wrong side of Town" and "Live Again! At CBGB's"
After split-up in 1977, the group come back in 1979. According Richard Fantina from East Village eye Ruby and the Rednecks combine a type energy and real professionalism and on top of all this talented band, is Ruby Lynn Reyner's dynamic stage presence. "Her voice alternately soars and squeaks as she bounds across the stage".
Original members
- Ruby Lynn Reyner - lead vocals
- John Madera - guitar and backing vocal
- George Basley - drums
- Augie Sabini - saxophone
- Susan Lampert - keyboard and backing vocal
- Bobby Kent - bass
External links
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Compilation
References
- ^ "Max's Kansas City reunion fest happens in NYC this weekend (watch the livestream)". BrooklynVegan.
- ^ "Ruby Lynn Reyner". August 24, 2018.
- ^ "Ruby & The Rednecks - From the Wrong Side of Town | daddykool" – via daddykool.com.
- ^ "Max's Kansas City 1976 & Beyond". www.jungle-records.net.