Allen Collins Band
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The Allen Collins Band was a spinoff of Southern Rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd
and The Rossington-Collins Band
. It existed from 1983 to 1984 and was formed shortly after the dissolution of the Rossington-Collins Band.
The band's name was originally Horsepower, but executives at MCA
(whom the band released their only album through) wanted a name that would make the band stand out. So, the band was re-christened "The Allen Collins Band." Most of the band members carried over from RCB, with the exceptions of Dale Krantz and Gary Rossington, who had both married and decided to raise a family. Jacksonville guitarist Mike Owings joined The Allen Collins Band in 1984, and wrote several unreleased songs with Allen Collins, and he later went on to play guitar in Molly Hatchet
(1999–2000).
Vocalist Jimmy Dougherty died January 20, 2008 (born November 3, 1951).
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
and The Rossington-Collins Band
The Rossington-Collins Band
The Rossington Collins Band was a southern rock band founded in 1979 by guitarists Allen Collins and Gary Rossington following the 1977 plane crash which killed three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, of which both had been members. The Jacksonville band released two albums, but disbanded in 1982...
. It existed from 1983 to 1984 and was formed shortly after the dissolution of the Rossington-Collins Band.
The band's name was originally Horsepower, but executives at MCA
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
(whom the band released their only album through) wanted a name that would make the band stand out. So, the band was re-christened "The Allen Collins Band." Most of the band members carried over from RCB, with the exceptions of Dale Krantz and Gary Rossington, who had both married and decided to raise a family. Jacksonville guitarist Mike Owings joined The Allen Collins Band in 1984, and wrote several unreleased songs with Allen Collins, and he later went on to play guitar in Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
(1999–2000).
Vocalist Jimmy Dougherty died January 20, 2008 (born November 3, 1951).
Band members
- Allen CollinsAllen CollinsLarkin Allen Collins Jr. was one of the founding members and guitarists of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with late frontman Ronnie Van Zant...
- Guitars - Billy PowellBilly PowellWilliam Norris "Billy" Powell was an American musician. He was the longtime keyboardist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, from 1970 until his death in 2009.-Biography:...
- Piano - Leon WilkesonLeon WilkesonLeon Russell Wilkeson was the bassist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 until his death in 2001.-Early life:...
- Bass - Barry Lee Harwood - Guitar
- Derek Hess - Drums
- Randall Hall - Guitar
- Jimmy Dougherty - Vocals
- Mike Owings - Guitar (1984)
Discography
- Here, There, and Back (MCA 1983)
- Here, There & Back re-released by ROLL FOR ROCK / LAAC Publishing 11-2007
Live recordings
- "Live at the Lone Star CafeLone Star CafeThe Lone Star Cafe was a cafe and club in New York City at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 13th Street, from 1976 to 1989. The Texas-themed cafe opened in February 1976 and became the premier country music venue in New York and booked big names and especially acts from Texas, like Asleep at the...
" November 7, 1983- This is the only known live recording of the band.
- Intermingled with the setlist are a few Lynyrd Skynyrd covers, with the set culminating in what is the final recorded version of "Freebird" with Allen Collins.