Music group Pickin' On | ||
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Albums The Bluegrass Tribute to Classic Rock, Edition One, Pickin' on The Beatles Similar Pat Bergeson, Bryan Sutton, Denis Crouch, Robby Turner, Charlie Cushman | ||
Randall "Randy" Lamar Howard (May 9, 1950 – June 9, 2015) was an American Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Publisher and Producer. His music involved Outlaw country, Traditional country, Old Southern gospel, Blues and Christian Country.
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Early life
Randy Howard was born in Macon, Georgia.
Career
Howard worked as a Disk Jockey and Program Director at WDEN radio in Macon, Georgia. He also appeared on television. He formed the company Utopian Enterprises in 1973 and produced a number of records.
As a Recording Artist, Howard released seven albums and CDs, all of which have charted in both national and international trade magazines. His album All American Redneck was listed in BillBoard's Top Album Picks in 1983.
As a Writer, Howard's songs were recorded by The Geezinslaw Brothers, Robin Lee and Hank Williams III.
Williams' version of Randy Howard's "I DON'T KNOW" was a Top Forty Hit in Billboard and was # 1 for five weeks on the Texas Music Chart. Hank III sang it during his debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry and received a standing ovation. Hank III's CD Straight to Hell features Randy Howard's song entitled "My Drinkin' Problem" which Stephen King, as Pop of King, included in his TOP 10 MUSIC PICKS A~LIST in Entertainment Weekly.
Howard had appeared on Nashville Now, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America and USA Today.
In June, 2015, Howard was shot and killed at his home in Lynchburg, Tennesse during an altercation with a bounty hunter.
Discography
Songs
LingerPickin' on the 90s
No RainPickin' on the 90s
One HeadlightPickin' on the 90s