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Zoneboy · 03-14-2011, 08:10 PM

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Macon native Ronnie Hammond, former lead singer of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, died Monday at a Forsyth hospital.

Hammond, 60, died of a heart attack about 11 a.m., said his brother, Jimmy Hammond.

ARS had several regional and national hits during the 1970s, including “Doraville,” “Jukin,” “Champagne Jam,” “Imaginary Lover,” “So Into You,” “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight,” and a remake of the Classics IV hit “Spooky.”

Hammond left the band in the early 1980s. During his years off the road, Hammond continued to write music, with songwriting partner and producer Buddy Buie, and he built houses around Macon, including his own near Lake Tobesofkee.

He rejoined the group in 1987.

Zoneboy · 03-14-2011, 08:28 PM

Retro4Life · 03-14-2011, 09:15 PM

Aww, no. "Imaginary Lover" was on the whole summer of 1975 (one of my favorite years) and it's a touchstone, to say the least. Great song, great band.

Marvo301 · 03-14-2011, 10:37 PM

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catlover79 · 03-15-2011, 12:53 AM

70s show watcher · 03-15-2011, 06:22 PM

how sad i love ther music r i p ronnie

03-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#1
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Aww, no. "Imaginary Lover" was on the whole summer of 1975 (one of my favorite years) and it's a touchstone, to say the least. Great song, great band.
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