Black Oak Arkansas
Black Oak Arkansas is an American Southern rock band named after the band's hometown of Black Oak, Arkansas, USA. The band reached the height of its fame in the 1970s with ten charting albums released in that decade. Their style is punctuated by multiple guitar players and the raspy voice and on-stage antics of vocalist Jim "Dandy" Mangrum.
The group, originally called "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1965 in Black Oak, Arkansas, by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (vocals) Read Full BioBlack Oak Arkansas is an American Southern rock band named after the band's hometown of Black Oak, Arkansas, USA. The band reached the height of its fame in the 1970s with ten charting albums released in that decade. Their style is punctuated by multiple guitar players and the raspy voice and on-stage antics of vocalist Jim "Dandy" Mangrum.
The group, originally called "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1965 in Black Oak, Arkansas, by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (vocals), Rickie Reynolds (guitar), Stanley Knight (guitar), Harvey Jett (guitar), Pat Daugherty (bass), and Wayne Evans (drums). Their first PA system was stolen from a local high school. Members of the group were subsequently charged in absentia with grand larceny and sentenced to 26 years at the Tucker Prison Farm (this sentence was later suspended). This led to their retreat to the hills of rural northeast Arkansas where they lived off the land and refined their musical style. Some of their influences during this time were The Beatles and The Byrds.
The Knowbody Else moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1969 and signed a record deal with Stax Records. Their debut album (and only album with Stax), The Knowbody Else, was largely ignored by the populace. During this time the band became interested in psychedelia and Eastern spiritualism which, combined with their Southern Baptist upbringing, contributed to their sound.
After several trips to Los Angeles, California, in 1970, the band was signed by Atco Records and rechristened "Black Oak Arkansas". Their new debut album, Black Oak Arkansas, was released in 1971 while the band toured extensively, gaining a reputation as a live act. The twin album releases that followed in 1972, Keep The Faith and If An Angel Came To See You, Would You Make Her Feel At Home, expanded on the group’s eclectic musical style.
In 1973, Black Oak Arkansas released their fourth album, Raunch 'N' Roll Live and introduced a new drummer, Tommy Aldridge. It was their fifth album, High on the Hog, released later that year, that established solid commercial success by peaking at number 52 on the Billboard charts. Vocalist Ruby Starr also toured with the band during this period. Her raspy voice can be heard on the group's remake of LaVern Baker's 1957 hit "Jim Dandy," which reached number 25 on Billboard's Hot 100.
The 1974 release of Street Party may have failed to maintain the momentum. However, another 1974 release, entitled Early Times, an overlooked Stax recording, made up for lost time. In 1975, the original lineup of Black Oak Arkansas (minus Harvey Jett, who was replaced by Jimmy Henderson) released their last album, Ain't Life Grand. A new version of the band, called Black Oak, was formed in 1977 around Jim "Dandy" Mangrum and Jimmy Henderson. Greg Reding (guitar and keyboards), Jack Holder (guitar), Andy Tanas (bass), and Joel Williams (drums) participated on the two Capricorn albums which were recorded in 1977 (Race with the Devil) and 1978 (I'd Rather Be Sailing). In 1978, guitarist Shawn Lane joined the band at age 14 and toured with the band for four years.
Released in 1984, Ready as Hell debuted a heavier sound with pinch harmonics and keyboards featured throughout. The album also marked the return of Rickie Lee Reynolds on rhythm guitar. In 1986, The Black Attack Is Back continued the heavy style of the previous album and featured the particularly adventurous track "I Want A Woman With Big Titties". Despite that lack of subtlety, the album is widely regarded as the finest of the band's long career, with the greatest lineup to date. Still, it made no commercial headway.
James Mangrum has continued recording and touring with a series of different Black Oak lineups up to present day. Black Oak Arkansas currently enjoys a loyal fan following. However, the later lineups have yet to duplicate the level of album sales that the original lineup generated in the early-mid 1970s. Jim Dandy is credited with inspiring Van Halen front-man David Lee Roth's image and onstage persona as well.
In 2008, Boston newspaper 'The Phoenix' named them the All Time Best Band from Arkansas.
Band Members
* James L. "Jim Dandy" Mangrum - lead vocals, washboard (1965-present)
* Rickie Lee "Ricky" "Ricochet" Reynolds - twelve-string guitar, vocals (1965-1977, 1984-present)
* Hal McCormack - lead guitar (2003-present)
* Johnnie Bolin - drums ( -present)
* George Hughen - bass guitar ( -present)
* Stanley Knight - lead guitar, steel guitar, organ, vocals (1965-1976)
* Pat Daugherty - bass guitar, vocals (1965-1977, 2000-2002)
* Harvey Jett - lead guitar, banjo, piano, vocals (1965-1974)
* Wayne Evans - drums (1965-1973)
* Tommy Aldridge - drums (1973-1977)
* Paul Simmons - drums (1985-1986)
* James Henderson - guitar (1975-1979)
* Jack Holder - guitar (1977-1979)
* Greg Reding - guitar, keyboards (1977-1979)
* Andy Tanas - bass (1977-1980)
* Joel Williams - drums (1977-1978)
* Marius Penczner - keyboards (1975-1977)
* Shawn Lane - guitar (1977-1981)
* Chris Craig - drums (late 70's - early 80's)
* Jon "Thunder Paws" Wells - drums (Ready As Hell)
* Dave Wilson - Bass Guitar (1979-1981)
* William Lemuel - bass guitar (Ready As Hell)
* Steve "The Axe" Nuenmacher - lead guitar, rhythm guitar (Ready As Hell)
* Billy Batte - keyboards, violin (Ready As Hell)
* Michael "Narley Dude" Martin (R.I.P.) - Lead Guitar (The Black Attack Is Back)
* "Big" Mike Fowler - bass guitar (The Black Attack Is Back)
* Biff Bingham - 2nd lead guitarist (Ready as Hell, The Black Attack is Back)
* Jerry A. Williams - drums (Ready as Hell, The Black Attack is Back) (1985-1986)
* Darrell Miller - drums (1970's)
* Les John - drums (1979-1980)
* Cozy Johnson - drums (early 80's)
* James "Little Jim" Mangrum Jr. - drum technician
* Danny Leath - lead guitar
* Rocky Athas - lead guitar (1996-2001)
* John Roth - guitar (mid 80's)
The group, originally called "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1965 in Black Oak, Arkansas, by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (vocals) Read Full BioBlack Oak Arkansas is an American Southern rock band named after the band's hometown of Black Oak, Arkansas, USA. The band reached the height of its fame in the 1970s with ten charting albums released in that decade. Their style is punctuated by multiple guitar players and the raspy voice and on-stage antics of vocalist Jim "Dandy" Mangrum.
The group, originally called "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1965 in Black Oak, Arkansas, by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (vocals), Rickie Reynolds (guitar), Stanley Knight (guitar), Harvey Jett (guitar), Pat Daugherty (bass), and Wayne Evans (drums). Their first PA system was stolen from a local high school. Members of the group were subsequently charged in absentia with grand larceny and sentenced to 26 years at the Tucker Prison Farm (this sentence was later suspended). This led to their retreat to the hills of rural northeast Arkansas where they lived off the land and refined their musical style. Some of their influences during this time were The Beatles and The Byrds.
The Knowbody Else moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1969 and signed a record deal with Stax Records. Their debut album (and only album with Stax), The Knowbody Else, was largely ignored by the populace. During this time the band became interested in psychedelia and Eastern spiritualism which, combined with their Southern Baptist upbringing, contributed to their sound.
After several trips to Los Angeles, California, in 1970, the band was signed by Atco Records and rechristened "Black Oak Arkansas". Their new debut album, Black Oak Arkansas, was released in 1971 while the band toured extensively, gaining a reputation as a live act. The twin album releases that followed in 1972, Keep The Faith and If An Angel Came To See You, Would You Make Her Feel At Home, expanded on the group’s eclectic musical style.
In 1973, Black Oak Arkansas released their fourth album, Raunch 'N' Roll Live and introduced a new drummer, Tommy Aldridge. It was their fifth album, High on the Hog, released later that year, that established solid commercial success by peaking at number 52 on the Billboard charts. Vocalist Ruby Starr also toured with the band during this period. Her raspy voice can be heard on the group's remake of LaVern Baker's 1957 hit "Jim Dandy," which reached number 25 on Billboard's Hot 100.
The 1974 release of Street Party may have failed to maintain the momentum. However, another 1974 release, entitled Early Times, an overlooked Stax recording, made up for lost time. In 1975, the original lineup of Black Oak Arkansas (minus Harvey Jett, who was replaced by Jimmy Henderson) released their last album, Ain't Life Grand. A new version of the band, called Black Oak, was formed in 1977 around Jim "Dandy" Mangrum and Jimmy Henderson. Greg Reding (guitar and keyboards), Jack Holder (guitar), Andy Tanas (bass), and Joel Williams (drums) participated on the two Capricorn albums which were recorded in 1977 (Race with the Devil) and 1978 (I'd Rather Be Sailing). In 1978, guitarist Shawn Lane joined the band at age 14 and toured with the band for four years.
Released in 1984, Ready as Hell debuted a heavier sound with pinch harmonics and keyboards featured throughout. The album also marked the return of Rickie Lee Reynolds on rhythm guitar. In 1986, The Black Attack Is Back continued the heavy style of the previous album and featured the particularly adventurous track "I Want A Woman With Big Titties". Despite that lack of subtlety, the album is widely regarded as the finest of the band's long career, with the greatest lineup to date. Still, it made no commercial headway.
James Mangrum has continued recording and touring with a series of different Black Oak lineups up to present day. Black Oak Arkansas currently enjoys a loyal fan following. However, the later lineups have yet to duplicate the level of album sales that the original lineup generated in the early-mid 1970s. Jim Dandy is credited with inspiring Van Halen front-man David Lee Roth's image and onstage persona as well.
In 2008, Boston newspaper 'The Phoenix' named them the All Time Best Band from Arkansas.
Band Members
* James L. "Jim Dandy" Mangrum - lead vocals, washboard (1965-present)
* Rickie Lee "Ricky" "Ricochet" Reynolds - twelve-string guitar, vocals (1965-1977, 1984-present)
* Hal McCormack - lead guitar (2003-present)
* Johnnie Bolin - drums ( -present)
* George Hughen - bass guitar ( -present)
* Stanley Knight - lead guitar, steel guitar, organ, vocals (1965-1976)
* Pat Daugherty - bass guitar, vocals (1965-1977, 2000-2002)
* Harvey Jett - lead guitar, banjo, piano, vocals (1965-1974)
* Wayne Evans - drums (1965-1973)
* Tommy Aldridge - drums (1973-1977)
* Paul Simmons - drums (1985-1986)
* James Henderson - guitar (1975-1979)
* Jack Holder - guitar (1977-1979)
* Greg Reding - guitar, keyboards (1977-1979)
* Andy Tanas - bass (1977-1980)
* Joel Williams - drums (1977-1978)
* Marius Penczner - keyboards (1975-1977)
* Shawn Lane - guitar (1977-1981)
* Chris Craig - drums (late 70's - early 80's)
* Jon "Thunder Paws" Wells - drums (Ready As Hell)
* Dave Wilson - Bass Guitar (1979-1981)
* William Lemuel - bass guitar (Ready As Hell)
* Steve "The Axe" Nuenmacher - lead guitar, rhythm guitar (Ready As Hell)
* Billy Batte - keyboards, violin (Ready As Hell)
* Michael "Narley Dude" Martin (R.I.P.) - Lead Guitar (The Black Attack Is Back)
* "Big" Mike Fowler - bass guitar (The Black Attack Is Back)
* Biff Bingham - 2nd lead guitarist (Ready as Hell, The Black Attack is Back)
* Jerry A. Williams - drums (Ready as Hell, The Black Attack is Back) (1985-1986)
* Darrell Miller - drums (1970's)
* Les John - drums (1979-1980)
* Cozy Johnson - drums (early 80's)
* James "Little Jim" Mangrum Jr. - drum technician
* Danny Leath - lead guitar
* Rocky Athas - lead guitar (1996-2001)
* John Roth - guitar (mid 80's)
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Jim Dandy
Black Oak Arkansas Lyrics
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
I was sitting on a mountain top.
30,000 feet to drop.
Tied me on a runaway horse
Uh huh, that's right, of course.
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
One day, I met a girl named Sue.
She was feeling kind of blue.
I'm Dandy, the kind of guy
Who can't stand to see a little girl cry.
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
I was riding on a submarine
Got a message from my mermaid queen.
She was hanging on a fishing line.
Mr. Dandy didn't waste no time!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
Once upon a time, I went to Maine.
Got a ticket on a DC plane.
Mr. Dandy didn't need no chute!
I was high and ready to boot!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy! Go, Jim Dandy!
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Written by: LINCOLN CHASE
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Alejandro Ochoa
Some 65 musicians have been part of B.O.A. This is one of the rock bands with the most total members. This list has been copied from their Wikipedia page. 20201013 (Tuesday).
List of classic band members :
James L. Mangrum (AKA Jim "Dandy" Mangrum) – lead vocals, guitar, washboard (1968–early 1980s, 1983–present)
Rickie Lee "Risky"/"Ricochet" Reynolds – rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1965–1977, 1984–present)
Harvey "Burley" Jett – lead guitar, banjo, piano, vocals (1965–1974)
Pat "Dirty" Daugherty – bass guitar, vocals (1965–1977, 1996–2002)
Wayne "Squeezebox" Evans – drums (1965–1972)
Stanley "Goober Grin" Knight – lead guitar, steel guitar, organ, vocals (1969–1976) (deceased, 2013)
Tommy Aldridge – drums (1972–1976) Later joined the Pat Travers Band; also played for Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake, among others.
Current touring band members :
James L. Mangrum (AKA Jim "Dandy" Mangrum) – lead vocals, guitar, washboard (1968–early 1980s, 1983–present)
Rickie Lee "Risky"/"Ricochet" Reynolds – rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1965–1977, 1984–present)
Sammy B. Seauphine ("Lil Bit") – duet vocals, backing vocals, washboard (2013–present); founded her own band, 'Dark Epiphany' (2006–present) managed by Jim Dandy
David Flexer – lead guitar (2018–present)
Billy Little – bass guitar (2018–present)
Past members :
Abel Ji McKnight – drums (1977–1982)
Alex Among – guitar
Andy Tanas – bass guitar (1977–1980) Later joined Krokus
Angelo Earl – guitar (late 1980s)
Arthur Pearson – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (1989–present/on call) Currently in Judge Parker
Biff "The Beast" Bingham – 2nd lead guitar (Ready As Hell, The Black Attack Is Back)
Billy Batte – keyboards, violin (Ready As Hell)
Bobby "T" Torello – drums (1977) Later played drums for Johnny Winter 1977–1983.
Buddy Church – guitar (1989–1994, 2013–2016) (deceased, 2016)
Chris Craig – drums (1979–1982)
Cozy Johnson – drums (early 1980s)
Danny Leath – lead guitar (199?–????)
Darrell Miller – drums (1970s)
Dave Amato – guitar (1980) Currently in REO Speedwagon
Dave Wilson – bass guitar (1979–1981) (deceased, 2013)
David "Dave" Mayo – piano, bass guitar (1976) Former member of 'Ruby Starr & Grey Ghost' 1974–1975
David "Wild Man" Cochran – bass guitar (2000–2002)
Deke Richards – guitar, piano (1977–1978)
Garrett Bearden - Drums (1980s)
Gary "GT" Taylor – drums (1969–1972)
Gary D. Rollins – keyboards (1978)
Gavin Frisbee – guitar (1978–1980)
George Hughen – bass guitar (1985–2016)
Greg Reding – guitar, keyboards, vocals (1977–1979)
Hal McCormack – lead guitar (2003–2016)
Jack Holder – guitar (1977–1979) (deceased, 2015)
Jerry A. Williams – drums (Ready As Hell, The Black Attack Is Back)
Jimmy "Soybean" Henderson – guitar (1975–1979) (deceased, 2016)
Joel Williams – drums (1977–1978) Former member of 'Ruby Starr & Grey Ghost' 1974–1975
John Roth – lead guitar (July 1986–October 1987; and about a-year-or-so around 1991) Currently in Winger
Johnnie Bolin – drums (1988–2018, 2020–present)
Johnny "Monk" Courville III – drums (1990–1996)
Jon "J.R."/"Thunder Paws" Wells – drums (Ready As Hell)
Kenny Rodgers – guitar
Kevin Rees – lead guitar (early 1980s)
Kevyn Williams – lead guitar (early 1990s)
Kinley "Barney" Wolfe – bass guitar (1980–1983) Later joined Lord Tracy and The Cult
Les John – drums (1979–1980)
Marius Penczner – keyboards (1975–1977) Former member of 'Ruby Starr & Grey Ghost' 1974–1975
Michael "Narley Dude" Martin – lead guitar (The Black Attack Is Back) (deceased)
Mick Chelsvig – guitar (1980–1981)
Mickey "Tricky" Smith - Drums, Road Tech
Mike Farriss – bass guitar (The Black Attack Is Back)
Paul Simmons – drums (1985–1986) also played with Tom Keifer (of Cinderella) and Petra. Currently touring with the Gene Simmons Band (KISS bassist's solo band).
Randii Meers – drums (1978–1979)
Randy Ruff – lead vocals, piano, organ (1980–1982)
Robert Gregory – guitar (1985)
Rocky Athas – lead guitar (1996–2001) Later joined John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
Ruby Starr – duet vocals, backing vocals (1973–1976) Later started her own band, 'Ruby Starr & Grey Ghost' (deceased, 1995)
Shawn Lane – guitar (1978–1982) (deceased, 2003)
Steve "The Axe" Nunenmacher – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (Ready As Hell) Later formed Lillian Axe as 'Steve Blaze'
Terry "Slydman" Powers – lead guitar (2000–2004)
Tony Bullard – guitar (1981–1982) Currently in The New Lords and 'Earl & The Agitators' (Foghat spin-off)
Victor Lukenbaugh – drums (1989–2016, 2018–2020) formerly in Judge Parker
William Lemuel – bass guitar (Ready As Hell)
Sheila Scott
This would never have been a hit without Ruby Starr RIP 👍
Dave's here man
I think it would have made it but Ruby Starr and Grey Ghost was a great show too.
Bob Fedyski
Oh, yeah! When I saw them around '74, that outfit and shoes were all she wore, nothing under it, she made VERY clear, repeatedly 😉
David Zuchowski
You're dizzy.
T
Little did anyone know their drummer Tommy Aldridge would end up being one of the best drummers in the world. The man is a monster behind a drum kit 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Isaiah Marquez
And he’s STILL PLAYING! Not just playing but beating those drums like they stole money from him.
Earl Fox
Not sure how many bands I have seen him with, the latest was White snake about four yrs ago
J Rob Dickson
@greg best naah- Ronnie Tutt was doing the double bass with Elvis before that-
T
@greg best , I believe that..to me he’s not like anyone else. Has his own style of attacking the drums and cymbals. And his solos are awesome, not all drummers should do solos…I’ve seen quite a few of Tommy’s solos that were just mind blowing . I’ve seen a lot of drummers in my life and I just think Tommy’s probably the best…
greg best
Interesting back story.Aldridge himself has become very influential, and is regarded as a double bass drum pioneer in rock music.