Paul Goddard, Atlanta Rhythm Section bassist, RIP

The band confirmed that Paul Goddard has died on their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Atlanta-Rhythm-Section/54700371252

 

RIP. I met Paul when the current band played Woodstock, GA a few summers ago. Paul lived close by and sat in for a few tunes.

 

Damn. I have spent hours practicing (but never getting quite right) his bass solo from Champaign Jam. Massive chops, massive tone.

RIP Paul.

 

Great bass player. Loved him on Kansas's Kerry Livgren's first solo disc. Paired with the great Ronnie James Dio on the track "the mask of the great deceiver"! Will be missed.

 

Damn. One of the best bassists, we'll miss you Paul!

 

Saw him live a few times. R.I.P.

 

RIP. I remembers hearing so much of your music growing up.

 

The first time I saw the Atlanta Rhythm Section was 40 years ago on 8 November 1974.

12 or 13 years ago, Paul Goddard was the first "celebrity" I met online at a music forum. He said the first rock concert he attended was Gene Vincent. That was a good place to start.

R.I.P.

 

I was just listening to 'So Into You' last night. This is the third member from ARS' hitmaking years to die in the last few years.

 

A guy who really knew how to create a cushion for his bandmates. Love his stuff. RIP.

 

Loved his basswork. R.I.P.

 

Nice guy and a neighbor of mine when I lived in Norcross, GA in 1977-1978. ARS was on a good run back then. RIP

 

Paul's bass on Large Time is amazing - a big man with a big azz-kicking sound raised ARS up to the top tier of Southern rockers:


A great memorial would be for AF to license the Champagne Jam album and get it released on SACD.

 

Rest in Peace Paul.

 

Always a big fan of ARS from the early days, later success and beyond. First saw Paul playing guitar with the Atlanta band St. John and the Cardinals. The group was lead by drummer Dennis St. John, who later went on to greater fame playing with Neil Diamond. The legendary Emory Gordy, Jr. was the bassist.

 

Large Time is simply awesome from ALL angles. One of the coolest "guitar" songs and one of the most challenging to play right. Paul was a monster.

And +100 to get AF to do any ARS...don;t matter to me

VP

 

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-goddard-dies/

 

As far as I know I'm not aware of their music, but have heard their name many times and have seen their LP's used almost everywhere I go. Like all musicians that pass away, RIP.

 

They had Top 40 hits with So Into You, Imaginary Lover and Spooky and are a southern rock band with a very unique sound. Champagne Jam and Rock and Roll Alternative are their biggest selling albums.

 

R.I.P the ARS were one of thee best of the us 70's bands.

 

RIP. Great player. I love ARS.

 

RIP, love this band. Such a funky vibe.

And Im writing a request to Marshall to see if AF will try and do Champagne Jam. I cant imagine it being crazy to try and liscense. And it would sell. Great great southern rock album.

Maybe AF could do a GHs even.


Everybody write Marshall see what he can do!

 

Rock and Roll Alternative would be a great album to license as well.

 

Spinning Champagne Jam now in Paul's honor.