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Alabama is a country and Southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, formed in 1969 by Randy Owen, lead vocals and rhythm guitarist, and his cousin Teddy Gentry, bass guitar and background vocals. Another cousin, Jeff Cook joined them as lead guitar, fiddle, and keyboards. They started under the name Wildcountry and toured the Southeast bar circuit in the 1970s. In 1977 they changed their name to Alabama. In the 1980s, the band had over 27 number one hits and seven multi-platinum albums. They sold 73 million albums and joined the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fort Payne, where it all started, is a home of the Alabama Fan Club, which has been named the Country Music Group of the Century, and the museum. The museum houses Alabama's many awards, achievements, and collections as well as a souvenir and gift shop.

Alabama Fan Club and Museum, 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967, Phone: 256-845-1646

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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