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With their 40th anniversary at hand in 2013, legendary country band Alabama embarked on their first tour in more than a decade and released an officially endorsed tribute album titled "Alabama and Friends." The album features current country stars covering some of Alabama's country-rock classics -- including Kenny Chesney on "Lady Down on Love," Jason Aldean on "Tennessee River," Luke Bryan on "Love in the First Degree," and the Eli Young Band on "The Closer You Get" -- along with two new Alabama songs. It was a fitting tribute for the most successful band in country music history, which logged 34 singles that topped Billboard's country singles chart between 1980 and 2011 and has sold more than 75 million albums. The band's core remains the same as when it was founded in 1969, when they were known as Wildcountry: Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass), and another cousin, Jeff Cook (lead guitar, keyboards, fiddle). By 1973, the trio had decided to pursue music full time and they signed their first record deal -- and changed their name to The Alabama Band at the label's request -- in 1977. By the '80s, the band had hit its stride, moving huge numbers of concert tickets and filling their trophy cases with multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awards.
Despite threatening weather, Alabama performed to a packed crowd that loved and knew the words to all of their songs. Surprised at how diverse in age the crowd was - and everyone was having a great time - but how could you not with such great, great music playing!
We loved the show..The first concert I have been to that I knew all of the words to the songs.We were glad the rain held off. There were a few faves they didn't do,but we would have been there all night for that.
An excellent concert! The group did a super job, playing all of those old favorites that bring back so many memories of years gone by. The singing, interacting with the crowd, and overall showmanship was great!
Alabama sounded as good and as vibrant as they did 30 years ago when I last heard them.
My experience was very amazing. It rained the whole time but they still came out and performed :)
I have followed Alabama for years and they still have a great show.
Wow!!! Growing up with them made this a hundred times better since my mom couldn't be here.
This was my husband's birthday present. Alabama is Awesome and Always will be, just wish one day I could take my husband to meet them like his dad got to do once.
Aaron Parker and Alabama were AWESOME! The surprise visit from Luke Bryan made it even better!!
Phenomenal! Full of Excitment! Brought back so many wonderful childhood and adult memories. I was able tobrelive those with my husband, mother, father, sister and brother in law. It meant the world to me..
I knew all the songs, but this was the first time I seen Alabama live. It was one of the best concerts that I have attended. I'm glad that I had a chance to experience part of their tour.
After 5 shows you think they can't get any better, but they DO! If that's possible ,, just makes you want to hear more. such a wholesome, all American band that is a tribute to country music. Never tire of hearing their music!!!!
Alabama was FANTASTIC. It's like they have not ever been gone from the music scene. Never missed a beat. Very Entertaining. Surprise guest Luke Bryan was just amazing.
The entire show was entertaining. They were great performers and really interacted with the audience. Well worth the money and I would definitely see them again!
Show was excellent. Randy Jeff & Teddy haven't missed a step. I've seen them many times and they never disappoint. The after-show Meet & Greet could have been handled better. No one seemed to know where to go? But Alabama was gracious and patient with their fans. Great Time and thank you Alabama.
great bring back memories concert, wish cowboy hats came off people in front of us
what a great concert if you like true Country Music. These guys may be older but they still can sing out those favorite songs.
Awesome band!!!!!!!!! Greatest band out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I experienced Alabama 25 years ago in New Orleans and I always said if they went on tour again I would see them again. It was worth the wait. Their music brought back so many memories of my life as a young woman.
The band still sounds great! Love that the one guy can play so many different instruments. Fun songs for everybody.
