HJR177 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Greg Burdine Marcel Black
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature passes a resolution to commend the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (The Swampers) for their long-standing contributions to music and the Muscle Shoals sound.
What This Bill Does
If enacted as a resolution, it formally recognizes the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and commends their decades of work in American soul, R&B, and country music. The text notes they played on more than 75 gold and platinum hits and were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2008. The resolution expresses deep admiration and best wishes for the group’s future endeavors. It has no effect on law or public policy beyond ceremonial recognition.

Who It Affects
Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (The Swampers) – receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama’s music community and state culture – benefit from official acknowledgment of a group that shaped Alabama’s musical heritage.

Key Provisions
Recognition and commendation of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section for their contributions and impact on music, including the Muscle Shoals sound and extensive recording work (more than 75 gold and platinum hits).
Expression of the Legislature's admiration and best wishes for the group’s future endeavors, noting their inductions into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame (1995) and the Musicians Hall of Fame (2008).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory