Made in Alabama was conceived to showcase the musical talents which are so abundant in our state.
Over 50 Alabama songwriters, muscians and professionals contributed to, and collaborated on, this project.
THE PLAYERS - On This Project
Lead Vocals - Tony Lumpkin
Background Vocals - Paula Leverton, Benny Leverton, Larry Davis, Dennis Gulley, Tony Lumpkin and The Morrison Sisters (Kim, Kim Too and Kim Again)
Drums - Chuck Tilley - Percussion - Matt Kimbrell
Bass - John Jackson
Guitars - Ross Roberts, Tim Boykin, Larry Sivley, Benny Leverton
Keyboards - Ray Reach, Larry Davis (Money No Good)and Johnny Neel (He'll Take Care of You)
Horns - Mike Lingo, Rick White and John Remley
Harp (Mississippi Saxophone) - Bruce Andrews
Saxophone solo (When I Come To you) - "Blue Lou" Marini is the only player who is not an Alabamian. He is from New York BUT we did force him to eat pickled pig's feet and a pickled egg before we let him play on the project.
Produced by Tony Lumpkin and Ross Roberts.
Tracks recorded analog at Audio 55 in Birmingham, AL and were arranged by Ray Reach and engineered by J. M. Cifonie and Ben Trexel.
Overdubs were recorded at Ross Roberts' Studio in Chelsea, AL with final mix and mastering at Stillbrook Recording Studio, in Ft. Payne, AL where it was engineered by Maurey Roberts and mastered by Dennis Gulley. Special thanks to Ron Seawright of SkyTone Records and Stillbrook Studios.
Other Players musicians are:
Guitar: David Chappell
Bass: Kevin Dodd, Mickey Nunn
Drumss: Kerry Dodd, David Green