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{{Short description|American musician, songwriter and producer}}
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| birth_place = [[Macon, Georgia]], [[United States]]
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| death_place = [[Lynchburg, Tennessee]], United States
| death_place = [[Lynchburg, Tennessee]], U.S.
| death_cause = shot and killed
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'''Randall "Randy" Lamar Howard''' (May 9, 1950 – June 9, 2015) was an American singer,<ref name="Inc.1973b">{{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AgkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA44|date=October 6, 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=44–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref> songwriter, guitarist, publisher and producer. His music involved [[Outlaw country]], [[Traditional country]], Old [[Southern gospel]], [[Blues]] and [[Christian Country]].
'''Randall Lamar Howard''' (May 9, 1950 – June 9, 2015) was an American [[Country music|country]] singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer.<ref name="Inc.1973b">{{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AgkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA44|date=October 6, 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=44–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref> His music involved [[outlaw country]], [[traditional country]], old [[southern gospel]], [[blues]] and [[Christian country]].


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Randy Howard was born May 9, 1950, in Macon, Georgia.<ref name="Whitburn1989">{{cite book|first=Joel|last=Whitburn|title=Joel Whitburn's top country singles, 1944-1988: compiled from Billboard's country charts, 1944-1988|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kMhHAAAAMAAJ|date=May 1989|publisher=Record Research|isbn=978-0-89820-070-6|page=144}}</ref>
Howard was born May 9, 1950, in [[Macon, Georgia]].<ref name="Whitburn1989">{{cite book|first=Joel|last=Whitburn|title=Joel Whitburn's top country singles, 1944–1988: compiled from Billboard's country charts, 1944–1988|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kMhHAAAAMAAJ|date=May 1989|publisher=Record Research|isbn=978-0-89820-070-6|page=144}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
Howard worked as a disk jockey and program director at WDEN radio in Macon, Georgia.<ref name="Inc.1973a">"Utopian in Georgia. {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_FgkEAAAAMBAJ|date=13 January 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_FgkEAAAAMBAJ/page/n31 32]–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref> He also appeared on television. He formed the company Utopian Enterprises in 1973 and produced a number of records.<ref name="Inc.1973">"Macon forms Country Effort". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OgkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA17|date=28 April 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=17–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref><ref name="Inc.1974">"Macon Music Utopia Gets Life Insurance". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_gQkEAAAAMBAJ|date=May 25, 1974|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_gQkEAAAAMBAJ/page/n44 45]–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref>
Howard worked as a disk jockey and program director at WDEN radio in Macon, Georgia.<ref name="Inc.1973a">"Utopian in Georgia. {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_FgkEAAAAMBAJ|date=13 January 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_FgkEAAAAMBAJ/page/n31 32]–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref> He also appeared on television. He formed the company Utopian Enterprises in 1973 and produced a number of records.<ref name="Inc.1973">"Macon forms Country Effort". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OgkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA17|date=28 April 1973|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=17–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref><ref name="Inc.1974">"Macon Music Utopia Gets Life Insurance". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_gQkEAAAAMBAJ|date=May 25, 1974|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_gQkEAAAAMBAJ/page/n44 45]–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref>


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As a writer, Howard's songs were recorded by [[The Geezinslaw Brothers]], [[Robin Lee (singer)|Robin Lee]] and [[Hank Williams III]].
As a writer, Howard's songs were recorded by [[The Geezinslaw Brothers]], [[Robin Lee (singer)|Robin Lee]] and [[Hank Williams III]].


[[Hank Williams III]]'s CD ''[[Straight to Hell (album)|Straight to Hell]]'' features Randy Howard's song entitled "My Drinkin' Problem" <ref>[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1996-09-15/news/9609150232_1_shelton-hank-williams-iii-recording-gimmickry/2 "The Grandson Also Rises: Hank Williams Iii Tries His Hand At The Family Business"]. ''Chicago Tribune'', September 15, 1996|By Jack Hurst</ref> which [[Stephen King]], as Pop of King, included in his TOP 10 MUSIC PICKS A~LIST in [[Entertainment Weekly]].
[[Hank Williams III]]'s CD ''[[Straight to Hell (album)|Straight to Hell]]'' features Randy Howard's song entitled "My Drinkin' Problem".<ref>[https://www.chicagotribune.com/1996/09/15/the-grandson-also-rises/ "The Grandson Also Rises: Hank Williams Iii Tries His Hand At The Family Business"]. ''Chicago Tribune'', September 15, 1996|By Jack Hurst</ref>


Howard appeared on [[Nashville Now]], [[Entertainment Tonight]], [[Good Morning America]] and [[USA Today]].
Howard appeared on [[Nashville Now]], [[Entertainment Tonight]], [[Good Morning America]] and [[USA Today]].


On June 9, 2015, Howard was shot and killed at his home in Lynchburg, Tennessee during an altercation with bounty hunter Jackie Shell.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/16/randy-howard-country-singer-death-bounty-hunter-laws "Country singer Randy Howard’s shooting death sparks scrutiny of bounty hunter laws"]. Max Blau June 16, 2015</ref><ref>[http://tasteofcountry.com/randy-howard-dies-shootout-bounty-hunter/ "Outlaw Country Singer Randy Howard Dies in Shootout With Bounty Hunter"]. ''Taste of Country'', By Sterling Whitaker June 11, 2015</ref>
On June 9, 2015, Howard was shot and killed at his home in Lynchburg, Tennessee during an altercation with bounty hunter Jackie Shell.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/16/randy-howard-country-singer-death-bounty-hunter-laws "Country singer Randy Howard's shooting death sparks scrutiny of bounty hunter laws"]. Max Blau June 16, 2015</ref><ref>[http://tasteofcountry.com/randy-howard-dies-shootout-bounty-hunter/ "Outlaw Country Singer Randy Howard Dies in Shootout With Bounty Hunter"]. ''Taste of Country'', By Sterling Whitaker June 11, 2015</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==
* ''All American Redneck'', Warner Brothers.<ref name="WatsonGriffin2008">{{cite book|author1=Harry L. Watson|author2=Larry J. Griffin|title=Southern Cultures: The Fifteenth Anniversary Reader|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SDueCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA320|date=April 28, 2008|publisher=Univ of North Carolina Press|isbn=978-0-8078-8646-5|pages=320–}}</ref><ref name="Inc.1983">"Majors ready Barrage of new Artists". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EiQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT82|date=January 29, 1983|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=82–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref>
* ''All American Redneck'', Warner Brothers.<ref name="WatsonGriffin2008">{{cite book|author1=Harry L. Watson|author2=Larry J. Griffin|title=Southern Cultures: The Fifteenth Anniversary Reader|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SDueCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA320|date=April 28, 2008|publisher=Univ of North Carolina Press|isbn=978-0-8078-8646-5|pages=320–}}</ref><ref name="Inc.1983">"Majors ready Barrage of new Artists". {{cite book|author=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EiQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT82|date=January 29, 1983|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=82–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref>
* ''Now & Then'', Utopian Label
* ''Now & Then'', Utopian Label
* ''Not Plugged In'', Utopian Label
* ''Not Plugged In'', Utopian Label
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* ''Randy Howard Live'', [[Paul Hornsby]] and Randy Howard
* ''Randy Howard Live'', [[Paul Hornsby]] and Randy Howard
* ''The Best of Randy Howard'', [[Paul Hornsby]] and Randy Howard
* ''The Best of Randy Howard'', [[Paul Hornsby]] and Randy Howard
* “ A Pair Of Knees”, Randy Howard and Paul Hornsby. CD released 2017 posthumous by the estate of Randy Howard
* " A Pair of Knees", Randy Howard and Paul Hornsby. CD released 2017 posthumous by the estate of Randy Howard.


==References==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 20:17, 9 September 2024

Randy Howard
Birth nameRandall Lamar Howard
Born(1950-05-09)May 9, 1950
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 2015(2015-06-09) (aged 65)
Lynchburg, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar

Randall Lamar Howard (May 9, 1950 – June 9, 2015) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer.[1] His music involved outlaw country, traditional country, old southern gospel, blues and Christian country.

Early life

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Howard was born May 9, 1950, in Macon, Georgia.[2]

Career

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Howard worked as a disk jockey and program director at WDEN radio in Macon, Georgia.[3] He also appeared on television. He formed the company Utopian Enterprises in 1973 and produced a number of records.[4][5]

As a recording artist, Howard released seven albums and CDs, all of which have charted in both national and international trade magazines. His album All American Redneck was listed in BillBoard's Top Album Picks in 1983.[6]

As a writer, Howard's songs were recorded by The Geezinslaw Brothers, Robin Lee and Hank Williams III.

Hank Williams III's CD Straight to Hell features Randy Howard's song entitled "My Drinkin' Problem".[7]

Howard appeared on Nashville Now, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America and USA Today.

On June 9, 2015, Howard was shot and killed at his home in Lynchburg, Tennessee during an altercation with bounty hunter Jackie Shell.[8][9]

Discography

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  • All American Redneck, Warner Brothers.[10][11]
  • Now & Then, Utopian Label
  • Not Plugged In, Utopian Label
  • Randy Howard, Atlantic Records
  • Macon Music, Hitsound,{Europe}
  • Randy Howard Live, Paul Hornsby and Randy Howard
  • The Best of Randy Howard, Paul Hornsby and Randy Howard
  • " A Pair of Knees", Randy Howard and Paul Hornsby. CD released 2017 posthumous by the estate of Randy Howard.

References

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  1. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (October 6, 1973). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 44–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (May 1989). Joel Whitburn's top country singles, 1944–1988: compiled from Billboard's country charts, 1944–1988. Record Research. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-89820-070-6.
  3. ^ "Utopian in Georgia. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (January 13, 1973). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 32–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Macon forms Country Effort". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (April 28, 1973). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 17–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Macon Music Utopia Gets Life Insurance". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (May 25, 1974). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 45–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Billboard's Top Album Picks". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (March 26, 1983). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 60–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "The Grandson Also Rises: Hank Williams Iii Tries His Hand At The Family Business". Chicago Tribune, September 15, 1996|By Jack Hurst
  8. ^ "Country singer Randy Howard's shooting death sparks scrutiny of bounty hunter laws". Max Blau June 16, 2015
  9. ^ "Outlaw Country Singer Randy Howard Dies in Shootout With Bounty Hunter". Taste of Country, By Sterling Whitaker June 11, 2015
  10. ^ Harry L. Watson; Larry J. Griffin (April 28, 2008). Southern Cultures: The Fifteenth Anniversary Reader. Univ of North Carolina Press. pp. 320–. ISBN 978-0-8078-8646-5.
  11. ^ "Majors ready Barrage of new Artists". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (January 29, 1983). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 82–. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
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