Eddie Bayers

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Eddie Bayers is the studio musician who was asked to assemble a group of players in the era following the Nashville A Team to act as the go-to group for studio recordings. Eddie called them the Nashville Players and the group include Paul Franklin and Jim Horn (among others). Throughout his career Eddie provided the beat behind thousands of country, rock and pop hit records. He worked with everyone from Elton John to Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Mickey Mouse (Mickey’s Disco album). Eddie is also a noted songwriter and producer who has always been grateful for the career he has making music!