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Ruby Starr, born Constance Henrietta Mierzwiak (November 30, 1949 – January 14, 1995), [1] was an American rock singer and recording artist who attained national prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, notably for her work with Black Oak Arkansas.
Black Oak Arkansas, originally named "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1963 by some "high school pals" living in the area around Black Oak, Arkansas. [2] Original members included Ronnie "Chicky Hawk" Smith (vocals), Rickie Lee (alternately "Risky" or "Ricochet") Reynolds (guitar), Stanley "Goober Grin" Knight (guitar), Harvey "Burley" Jett (guitar), Pat "Dirty" Daugherty (bass), and Wayne ...
On AllMusic, Donald A. Guarisco wrote "["Jim Dandy"] is definitely High on the Hog ' s undisputed highlight, but the other tracks surrounding it also have plenty to offer. . Although they were too eccentric a band to fit a strict "Southern rock" label à la Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Oak Arkansas did have an ability to dish up both country and rock sounds with style.
It also featured female vocalist Ruby Starr, who traded off vocals with Mangrum. In 1982, he was involved in a car accident, and broke three vertebrae; however by 1984 he had recovered, and was back performing. As of 2011, Mangrum continues to record and tour with a series of different Black Oak Arkansas lineups. [citation needed]
Frank C. Starr Lead singer for The Four Horsemen: 41: June 18, 1999: Died after a 4-year coma caused by a motorcycle accident in 1995 Kami Malice Mizer: 27: June 21, 1999: Kyoto, Japan: Subarachnoid hemorrhage Jimmy Archer The Wrens: 60's: June 22, 1999: Unknown Bruce Day Pablo Cruise: 48: June 30, 1999: Windsor, California, U.S. Unknown causes ...
It hit #25 on the pop chart and featured Jim Mangrum (who had already been using "Jim Dandy" as a stage name before they covered the song) and female vocalist Ruby Starr trading off vocals. It was the first single from their 1973 album High on the Hog, the band's most commercially successful album.
All selections written and arranged by Black Oak Arkansas, except where noted. "Uncle Lijiah" - 3:17 "Memories at the Window" - 3:05 "The Hills of Arkansas" - 3:45
By late 1975, the group was living back in Gainesville, Florida. During 1977, they communicated with Black Oak Arkansas' manager, Butch Stone, who hired them as the backing group for one of his clients, Ruby Starr, who had been a backup singer for Black Oak but was now becoming self-employed.