Count Basie Center for the Arts

Atlanta Rhythm Section

Join us at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on May 1st, 2026 for an unforgettable evening! This iconic venue in Red Bank, US will be hosting 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical', a mesmerizing journey through the life and career of one of the most successful female songwriters of the 20th century. The show starts at 7:30 PM at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. Witness the inspiring story of Carole King's rise to stardom, featuring a stunning array of beloved songs. Secure your tickets now via the primary event link. For more information, visit our official website or YouTube channel. Don't miss this captivating performance!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center 

Formed from the cream of Atlanta’s studio musicians, the Atlanta Rhythm Section (actually hailing from nearby Doraville, Georgia) came together in 1970 after working on a Roy Orbison recording session.

Keyboardist Dean Daughtry and drummer Robert Nix had been members of Orbison’s backing group, the Candymen, and Daughtry and guitarist J.R. Cobb had been members of the Top 40 hitmakers Classics IV (“Spooky,” “Stormy,” “Traces”). Rounding out the original ARS lineup were vocalist Rodney Justo (replaced after the first album by Ronnie Hammond), guitarist Barry Bailey, and bassist Paul Goddard.