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- The first drummer for Fort Payne's own country group Alabama died Monday at the age of 58. John Bennett Vartanian, 58 of Fort Payne, passed away, causing Alabama fans from all over to put in calls to the Alabama Fan Club in Fort Payne, questioning the cause of his death, according to Misty Monroe with the club.
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The first drummer for Fort Payne's own country group Alabama died Monday at the age of 58. John Bennett Vartanian, 58 of Fort Payne, passed away, causing Alabama fans from all over to put in calls to the Alabama Fan Club in Fort Payne, questioning the cause of his death, according to Misty Monroe with the club.
Nov 27, 2006 · John Bennett Vartanian. Birth. 1 Dec 1947. Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Death. 27 Nov 2006 (aged 58) Burial. Fischer Cemetery. Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA Add to Map.
The group became a professional band in 1972, adding drummer Bennett Vartanian and changing their name to Wildcountry. [8] During this time, the group accepted a position playing at the now-defunct Canyon Land theme park near Fort Payne.
Feb 10, 2019 · The former drummer Mark Herndon of country band Alabama is speaking out about his rocky relationship with the group's other members over the years. Apparently, it was trouble in paradise for this...
Nov 9, 2022 · Alongside cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, and drummer Bennett Vartanian, Jeff and the band landed eight No. 1 songs on the country charts between 1980 and 1982.
Jul 12, 2023 · In 1972, they changed their name to Wildcountry and saw the addition of drummer Bennett Vartanian. After quitting their jobs to pursue music full-time, they went full throttle into the bar...
John Vartanian (John Bennett Vartanian) - Died 11-27-2006 ( Country Rock ) He was 58 years old - Drummer - Was a member of Wild Country who later became Alabama. Bonzo Keil (Gunter Keil) - Died 11-27-2006 - After refusing a heart transplant - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Tram, Matata, Tiger-Willy and Still Water All Sheep Band.
