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Rich and Barry met in the unlikely town of Valdosta, GA, some 20+ years ago. Their mutual love of good music brought them together both on stage and in the studio.

Eventually they went their separate ways, Rich signing on as writer and producer for Curb Records and lead guitarist for the Little River Band, and Barry completing his BA in music and moving into the position of lead arranger and music director for Air Force Entertainment and Tops In Blue.

Now, Rich and Barry have rekindled that creative partnership and decided to make it official.
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Rich Herring
Rich Herring

Born and raised on a farm in South Georgia, Rich Herring was first exposed to country music exclusively. Guitar players like Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins and Glen Campbell, were the first to make an impression. He started guitar lessons at age 10, but only studied formally for a few  .  .  .
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Barry Best
Barry Best

Born in Flint, Michigan, Barry began his study of music with private piano lessons at age 9. After graduating high school, his band appeared on the same bill with such seminal acts as Bob Seger, Iggy Pop, The MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, and Ted Nugent. In the early 70’s Barry moved to  .  .  .
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