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The Artimus Pyle Band (APB) Announces Exciting New Members!

April 2, 2025 – APB, honoring the legacy of Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd, is thrilled to announce three new members to the lineup.  These musicians bring fresh energy and unmatched talent to APB.  Their shared passion for Southern and classic rock further the band’s mission to honor the music and legacy of the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Artimus Pyle, the last surviving member of Skynyrd’s classic lineup.

Bo Bice joins APB as lead vocalist and front man.  Bo rose to fame as the runner-up on American Idol in 2005, where his incredible talent captured the hearts of millions. Over the span of his 35-year music career, Bo has earned numerous music awards and was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. His contributions to music and his performances for U.S. service members earned him recognition from President George W. Bush at the White House in 2009. With three Gold albums to his name, Bo made his mark in pop culture, appearing in commercials for brands like Moe's Southwest Grill and Ford, and making notable TV appearances on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!  In addition, he has performed alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd on American Idol and toured on several dates with the band for the past two decades, which lead to the recording “Gimme Back My Bullets “for their VH1 Honors TV special and accompanying album.

Barry Lee Harwood joins the APB stage on guitar, vocals, and multiple instruments.  During his extensive career, Barry Lee was a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist with Rossington Collins Band.  He was formerly a member of Artimus Pyle Band and we’re happy to welcome him back!

To name a few, Barry Lee appears on multiple Lynyrd Skynyrd albums, including:

“Made In the Shade” (Nuthin’ Fancy) - dobro and mandolin.

“All I Can Do Is Write About It” (Gimme Back My Bullets) - mandolin.

“Honky Tonk Night Time Man” (Street Survivors) – dobro.

Barry Lee co-produced “Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere” and “This Is the Way” (Rossington Collins Band) and “Here There & Back” (Allen Collins Band). 

Harwood’s sheer talent and multifaceted experiences in the industry add a great dimension to ABP’s signature sound and further enhances its connection to the legacy of Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Rounding out the new lineup is Shannon Wickline, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and former keyboardist for The Charlie Daniels Band, The Bellamy Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, Travis Tritt, James Otto, Kenny Rogers and others.  Shannon’s expertise on keyboards, rich vocals and deep background in Southern rock and country music make him an invaluable addition to the band.

"I’m excited to welcome these incredible musicians to the APB family," said Artimus Pyle. "Bo, Barry Lee, and Shannon each bring something special to the table.  I truly believe this new lineup will continue delivering the passion and authenticity that our fans expect and deserve."

Fans can experience the new lineup live as APB continues its nationwide tour, bringing the unforgettable sound of Skynyrd’s iconic music catalog to audiences across the country. Upcoming tour dates and ticket information are available at www.apbmusic.com.

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LONESOME DAY RECORDS Releases “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” Featuring Bo Bice

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Americana Highways Premiered & Kyle Cantrell's BanjoRadio.com Aired The Song Earlier This Week

“This Bluegrass interpretation of “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” is just wonderful – with the sexy, smokey lyrics carried over frenzied guitar and mandolin and whirls of the banjo. Great juxtaposition and a great idea. It’s nonstop.”

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Nashville, TN (February 23, 2024) - Lonesome Day Records releases a gritty, Rock-tinged Bluegrass version of “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” featuring American Idol star Bo Bice today. It’s the first radio single from the upcoming all-star Bluegrass tribute to Bob Seger, SILVER BULLET BLUEGRASS, due out this summer. Programmers can access the track now via AirPlay Direct, CDX and PlayMPE. Fans can stream “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” now. 

Lonesome Day Records’ label head Randall Deaton (Larry Cordle, Ralph Stanley II, Randy Kohrs) produced and co-engineered “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” with Grammy award-winner Gary Nichols (The SteelDrivers), and Jimmy Nutt (Jason Isbell, Drive By Truckers, Kate Campbell). The track was recorded at Lonesome Day Recording Studio, Booneville, KY and The NuttHouse Recording Studio, Muscle Shoals, AL. Musicians include A-listers Stephen Mougin (Guitar), Darrell Webb (Mandolin), Ned Luberecki (Banjo), Mike Bub (Bass) and Wayne Bridge (Dobro). Background vocals were handled by Gary Nichols and Cindy Walker.

“I asked Gary to recommend an artist for this song,” Deaton recalls. “He and Bo had played the bar scene together in Muscle Shoals and Gary had nothing but good things to say about him.” Nichols recalls, “I was always a fan of Bo’s. His devotion to ‘selling a song’ as a vocalist is unmatched. I knew he would be perfect,” Nichols adds. “And he delivered big time.”

about bo ramblinSeger released “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” in 1968 and the song would become the first of his many hits. For Bice to interpret this classic was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “As soon as Gary mentioned this project to me, I knew I was on board,” Bo recalls. “Seger had an influence on my vocal and performance style for sure. As entertainers we take pieces from our favorite artists and meld them into our stage persona. I’d be proud to think there’s a little bit of Seger in me.”

Learn more about Bo on his websiteFacebook and Instagram. Follow Lonesome Day Records on their website, Facebook and YouTube

ABOUT BO BICE
This renowned modern-day Southern Rock singer has already left an indelible mark on the music industry. He entered the musical arena with an epic foray on Idol as runner-up to Carrie Underwood in 2005. He mesmerized the show’s audience with his powerful, soulful vocals and high-energy performances. With a career spanning over 25 years, Bo has achieved numerous accolades, including induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. His music has earned him three Gold albums, and he has circled the globe several times, including as frontman for the legendary Rock/Jazz/Horn group Blood, Sweat and Tears. He has also taken his career to a deeper level and partnered with philanthropic groups, including "Feed the Children," NASCAR, MusiCares, and the Helena Miracle League.

ABOUT LONESOME DAY RECORDS
lonesome day recordsLonesome Day Records, located in Booneville, KY, was established in 2002 by audio engineer and record producer Randall Deaton. The label has released top charting Bluegrass and Country albums and singles by renowned artists such as Ralph Stanley II, Larry Cordle, Blue Moon Rising, Girls, Guns and Glory, Shotgun Holler, Fred Eaglesmith, Lou Reid and Carolina, Darrell Webb, Randy Kohrs, Richard Bennett, Sarah Borges, Tim Shelton, Steve Gulley, and Jeff Parker. The label’s artists have also made appearances on national television shows, including Eaglesmith on The Late Show with David Letterman, Shotgun Holler on The Josh Wolf Show, and Borges’ song “I’ll Show You How” featured in the premiere of the NBC series, The Night Shift. Lonesome Day Records has maintained a strong presence on Sirius/XM Radio over the last two decades. The label will be releasing several new projects in 2024, bringing the best of Bluegrass/Americana music to the marketplace. 

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Bo Bice photo credit: Greg Hernandez

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Exclusive Release of Ramblin Gambling Man with DJ Kyle

Tune in banjoradio.com for the Exclusive Release of Ramblin Gambling Man with DJ Kyle tomorrow Feb. 22, 2024 at 9:00 am Eastern/ 8:00 am central time zone..
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“Americana Highways has given us an exclusive early experience of Ramblin Gamblin Man. This song was a blast to be a part of and I’d like to thank them for their support and kind words.”

Calling it :
This bluegrass interpretation of “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” is just wonderful – with the sexy smokey lyrics carried over frenzied guitar and mandolin and whirls of the banjo.  Great juxtaposition and a great idea. It’s nonstop.
 
 

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Bo Bice and Michael Grimm coming to the Lamp Theater March 16th

This will be a bitter, sweet show for me personally. Tammy Taylor is a wonderful friend and has been loyal to me throughout our journey together and I’ll always be grateful for her love and friendship. I look forward to seeing all of the wonderful people at The Lamp Theatre there soon!
 
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My Dad told me that #carlossantana releasesed a list of his favorite songs in a new #rollingstone article. The song I did a duet with him on “Brown Skin Girl” made it into the top 30 and it blew my mind. I’m grateful to #clivedavis for giving me the opportunity to record with such a legend like Carlos and even more grateful that Mr. Santana remembered the song and admires it still.
 
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