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RIP Thank you and good night.

Barry Bailey

June 12, 1948 – March 12, 2022

The long-serving guitarist with southern rockers Atlanta Rhythm Section died in his sleep after years of struggling with multiple sclerosis. He was 73 years old. A co-founder of the Georgia-based group, Barry Bailey played on all of their albums, including 1978’s platinum-selling until retirement in 2006. Barry, you may have been unsung, but

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