Amazing Rhythm Aces

The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American country rock group, which has characterized its music as "American music" or "roots music"—a blend of rock, country, blues, R&B, folk, reggae, and Latino. The band is best known for its 1975 hit "Third Rate Romance". They have released 18 albums over 30 years (a period including a 15-year hiatus). The band's music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer and songwriter Russell Smith.
==Links to Peel==
A country rock band that Peel first played in the mid-70's on his radio programmes. He nominated their hit "Third Rate Romance" as one of his 1975 Top Thirty Singles and ranked it as #22, which he played the tune on his 17 December 1975 programme.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1975
*08 May 1975: Third Rate Romance (LP - Stacked Deck) ABC
*18 August 1975: Third Rate Romance (7") ABC
*20 November 1975: Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song) (LP - Stacked Deck) ABC
*10 December 1975: King Of The Cowboys (album - Stacked Deck) ABC
*17 December 1975: Third Rate Romance (7") ABC
;1976
*08 April 1976: Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song) (7") ABC
;1977
*30 August 1977: Third Rate Romance (v/a LP-The South's Greatest Hits) (Capricorn) 
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists