Alabama (Canadian band)
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Defunct | 1974 |
Key people | Buster Fykes, Hector McLean, Rick Knight, Len Sembaluk |
| Products | Progressive rock, Cajun, country, soul music |
Alabama was a Canadian musical ensemble active during the early 1970s, comprising members Buster Fykes, Hector McLean, Rick Knight, and Len Sembaluk. Their sound was an eclectic fusion of progressive rock, Cajun, country, and soul genres, featuring original compositions by Fykes and Knight.
History
The band issued their only album, Close to Home, in 1973 under Smile Records. This record featured guest performances by Al Cherney on fiddle and Hagood Hardy on vibraphone. Their initial single, "Song of Love," attained the position of No. 26 on the RPM magazine chart in June 1973. Subsequently, "Highway Driving," written by Fykes and Knight and distributed through Maple Creek Music, reached No. 42 in August 1973. This particular song garnered nominations at the 1974 Juno Awards for both Canadian Country Single of the Year and Best Country Group for Alabama.
The group disbanded in 1974.
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Close to Home |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN AC | CAN | CAN Country | |||
| 1973 | "Song of Love" | 1 | 26 | — | Close to Home |
| "Highway Driving" | 29 | 42 | 19 | ||