MP3 Randy Barlow - Who´s Randy Barlow?/A Journey Toward Fame

Classic pop and original country tunes

10 MP3 Songs in this album (29:50) !
Related styles: COUNTRY: Country Pop, EASY LISTENING: Love Songs

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While heâs not a household name, Randy Barlow has had quite a career, and a life, in the entertainment business.

Randy was born on March 29, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. His musical influences were the Rockân Roll of the 1950âs, Country, Blues and, of course, Detroit soul. By the age of 15, Randy was playing guitar and singing in teen bands, as well as writing songs.

After graduation from Garden City High School in 1961, Randy headed to Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Many paths were presented to the young entertainer, which would offer a conservative and secure future.

But, Randy had other plans.

Opportunity came calling when Dick Clarkâs Caravan of Stars show arrived in Bowling Green in 1964, for a one night appearance. Acting as booking agent for a charity organization, Randy was responsible for the show being at WKU. The show had lost itâs road manager and emcee, so Randy left with the show, filling both positions.

After just 3 months, Randy returned to school, more so to show his appreciation to his parents for all their sacrifices than for the education. His parents, however, knew he had a dream to be part of the entertainment industry and they encouraged to follow that dream.

Thanks to Mrs. Brown And Her Lovely Daughter, Peter Noone and Hermanâs Hermits was one of the biggest acts of 1965, and were the headliners of the Caravan of Stars tour. Due to the crowds and security requirements at that time, all the performers rode the same bus. Peter and the Hermits were so popular, however, they couldnât travel with the rest of the show.

The tour managers called on Randy to take care of Hermanâs Hermits, and he became their road manager and bodyguard for the remainder of the tour. When the tour ended, Randy had a serious decision to make. A life changing decision.

Stay in school, graduate and get a ârealâ job, or do another tour and head for Hollywood?

Hollywoodâs call won out, beginning the next chapter of Randyâs journey toward fame: Life in California.

A whole new world opened up for Randy in California. [Randyâs activities in Hollywood lasted 8 years included working clubs, writing songs, recording and most importantly, learning the business of the Music Industry. These years, as well as the experience he accumulated led him to Fred Kelly in 1973, who became Randyâs manager and record producer.

A deal with Capitol Records in 1974 initiated the move eastward, in 1977, to begin another chapter in Randyâs journey toward fame.

Welcome to Music City and Life in Nashville.

Beginning in the mid-70âs, with Fredâs total commitment, Randy had 4 Top 10 Country singles and charted 20 singles in the Top 20 from 4 albums.

Randy and Fredâs partnership and friendship, which began in 1973, forged a bond between them as close as brothers. In addition he was the executive producer for all of Randyâs albums. He was on the road with Randy for a period of time, taking care of all the business and finances that go along with breaking a record to radio. However, for both Randy & Fred, songwriting is their first love.

Fredâs wife, Barbara was the primary force in the promotion of Randyâs music to radio.

Now in his 60âs, Randy Barlow is still on that journey toward fame, writing his autobiography, Whoâs Randy Barlow? A Journey Toward Fame. For anyone who grew up in the 1950âs and survived the 1960âs, this book will be nostalgic, personal and fun.

It will also serve as an inspiration for young artists who always dream of âmaking itâ.

Randy still lives in Nashville, with his wife and business manager, Rebecca.

And, for Randy, the best is yet to come.


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