Barry Bailey

US southern rock guitarist, former lead guitarist for Atlanta Rhythm Section 1971-2006.
Born on June 12, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Died on March 12, 2022 in Madison, Georgia, USA.
Bailey was an unknown session player in Atlanta before he became famous with the Atlanta Rhythm Section. The band had a string of gold and platinum albums in the ‘70s, and hits including “So Into You,” “Champagne Jam,” “Imaginary Lover,” and “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight.” In just a few months in 1978, the band played the Knebworth Festival in England, played a White House birthday concert for Jimmy Carter (5)’s son Chip (the band had campaigned for Carter’s 1976 presidential run), and headlined the all-day Champagne Jam rock festival at Georgia Tech’s Grant Field, with opening acts Santana and the Doobie Brothers.