John Beland

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John Edward Beland is an American songwriter, session guitarist, recording artist, producer and author. Beland's career as guitarist started out in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, playing sessions and local live gigs with Kris Kristofferson, as well as future Eagles members, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon. Beland's first major break came in 1970, when he played lead guitar for a young Linda Ronstadt. He helped Ronstadt put together her first serious solo band, Swampwater. Along with bandmates Gib Guilbeau, Thad Maxwell and Stan Pratt, Swampwater toured the country with Ronstadt, appearing with her on many notable television shows including The Johnny Cash Show. Swampwater recorded two landmark country-rock albums for Starday-King and RCA Records. The group was one of the first Los Angeles bands to record in Nashville, known for their smooth harmonies and Cajun rock style. After working with Ronstadt, Beland became a much in-demand guitarist, engaged by such high-profile artists as Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Tillotson, Kris Kristofferson, The Bellamy Brothers, Mac Davis, Dolly Parton and The Flying Burrito Brothers. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

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Papa Nez: A Loose Salute To The Work Of Michael Nesmith

John Beland - the Flying Burrito Brothers Years

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Saturday Night Country 15th Anniversary Edition

John Edward Beland

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Fight Apathy

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Easy To Be Free - The Songs Of Rick Nelson

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ABC AIRPLAY 8

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Burrito Works

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TASCTY Mixtape #2 - Songs for Hank

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Saturday Night Country 15th Anniversary Edition 2

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The Very Best Of John Beland

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Will You Love Me Tomorrow / Sunday Fool / As If I Needed To Be Reminded

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