THE CANDYMEN:
John Rainey Adkins (lead guitar)
Rodney Justo (vocals)
Billy Gilmore (bass)
Robert Nix (drums)
Dean Daughtry (keyboards)
BEAVERTEETH:
John Rainey Adkins (vocals, guitar)
David Adkins (vocals, lead guitar, keyboards)
Rodney Justo (lead vocals, guitar)
Jeff Cheshire (vocals, bass guitar)
Larry Hunter (vocals, drums)
Mike Turner (on the Dam It album; keyboards, vocals)
Sounds Like
SOUTHERN ROCK IS THE BEST!
A BIG THANK YOU to David Morris for remastering the vinyls to mp3 files for John Rainey's Tribute Page.
These mp3 files were made from digitized audio copies of the original vinyl LPs. The conversion from vinyl to digital files was done personally by David Morris, an avid Southern Rock fan who does engineering work for The Vinyl Masters. The digitized LPs have that quality vinyl timbre minus the associated vinyl noise, resulting in a clean, high-quality sound.
The Vinyl Masters offer a great selection of vintage Southern band LPs, including The Candymen and Beaverteeth. (www.thevinylmasters.com) They sell each album coupled with a digitized copy of the album on CD. This works out great for those that want an album and artwork but prefer to play the music on CDs or mp3 devices. The CDs, coupled with their original artwork have the appearance of a newly purchased CD. We so appreciate the wonderful job Dave has done on the music for this tribute page, since it allows fans and new friends to enjoy this great music! You are the MASTER of VINYL, Dave!
John Rainey Adkins was born December 31, 1941 in Dothan, Alabama. Growing up in the 1950's, John Rainey was influenced by the early rock ‘n roll classics of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson and others.
Soon after picking up the guitar, in his early teens, John formed the group "The Webs" and made some early recordings at Ed Boutwells studio in Birmingham. This helped launch the career of a shy singer whom John had hired named Bobby Goldsboro.
Appearing at the "National Peanut Festival" in the late 60's in Dothan, "The Webs" got the opportunity to backup Roy Orbison in his show. Roy was so impressed he hired the boys on the spot as his touring band "The Candymen".
John Rainey played lead guitar with Roy for 7 years touring the world and opening for such acts as The Beatles, The Hollies and The Yardbirds. John played the now famous lick on Roy's biggest hit "Pretty Woman". He also appeared on network television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show, Shindig and others.
After leaving Roy, John and The Candymen struck out on their own and gained the respect of their professional peers as a "Musicians Band" by doing flawless reproductions live on stage from "Sgt. Peppers" to Tom Jones. John Rainey and The Candymen (which would later spawn members of the hit groups Classic IV and The Atlanta Rhythm Section) dazzled audiences at Steve Paul's "The Scene" in New York City. These nightclub sets included jam sessions with Jimi Hendrix Band, The Young Rascals, John Entwistle and others.
John Rainey also wrote or co-wrote most of the material on The Candymen's two LPs including "Georgia Pines" with Buddy Buie.
In the 1970's John once again toured the U.S. and abroad playing guitar behind B.J. Thomas. During this time he also appeared on network television on The Dinah Shore Show and The Midnight Special.
After being influential in the musical careers of so many, John Rainey had settled down to concentrate on his song writing and being a devoted father and grandfather. John Rainey had just finished co-writing Shenandoah's first single and was signed with Tree Publishing at the time of his death at age 47. John Rainey is sorely missed and will be in our hearts forever!*******************************************
Now, please enjoy "GEORGIA PINES", written by Buddy Buie & John Rainey, made famous by Wilbur Walton, Jr. This video is Wilbur & Buddy singing this great classic!
THE CANDYMEN: "Stone Blues Man" sung by Dean Daughtry...backed by Rockin Rodney Justo and JOHN RAINEY ADKINS (bein' cool in his sunglasses!)
We’re very excited to tell you that soon you can see ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on the big screen!
Starting on May 11, 2009, Carmike Cinemas will be showing ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on over 90 screens nationwide. Check out our blog to see exactly where and to find out more info.
Hi all Yes we were friend with John Rainey from way back in the old days I bought one of my Les Pauls from him when I was down your way like in 81 or 82 I think it was my Sister Ann and I knew him well I am still playing to day John even sold me a Rhodes Eletric Piano from Arts I belive it was . He was a supper nice guy and we always Love to Party with Him when he was in Atlanta Ga ! O yea I remember a Party we were at with Him and Roy O. Rock On Brother John Peace & Blessings
Thanks for adding the new songs. Great! I really enjoyed the blogs and read them all. Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of knowing John. His baby brother Dave played with us in Silverado for several months and I have worked with him in the studio a few times. His playing is so inspiring. I never knew the Big picture but picked Jeffery..s brain for nuggets of the Good Ole.. Days. (With a sterile thinking cap on by the way). The site has been a source of great entertainment for me. Keep up the good work. Jake
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