RANDY HOWARD

 

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

Early life

Howard was born May 9, 1950, in Macon, Georgia.

Career

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

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.

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".

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.

Discography

All American Redneck, Warner Brothers.

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.