Best known for the 1975 hit single “Third Rate Romance,” country rock band The
Amazing Rhythm Aces was formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1974. Originally members
of Knoxville, Tennessee-based band Fatback – not to be confused with funk /
disco group the Fatback Band – the group originally featured Russell Smith
(vocals / guitar), Jeff ‘Stick’ Davis (bass), David ‘Butch’ McDade (drums), and
Mike Brooks (lead guitar). Under the guidance of musician / engineer / producer
Barry ‘Byrd’ Burton, Smith, Burton, Davis, McDade, keyboardist Billy Earhart
III, and pianist James Hooker regroupe...