Randy Wright defies the usual definition of drummer. Certainly he’s that for Barbara Mandrell, but he’s so much more. Aside from being the Mandrell bandleader, Randy is a featured vocalist in the band. In fact, he is almost more at home behind the drums when he is singing than when he’s not. Also, Barbara brings Randy up front to share the spotlight with her in a duet. In fact, she has been so supportive of his talents since his joining the band in 1978 that she was instrumental in his obtaining an artist deal with MCA a few years ago. Eight years is a long time to work with the same artist, but the hectic two seasons of The Barbara Mandrell Show and the constant touring seem to have paved the way for some quieter, less chaotic times for the Mandrell unit. Certainly, her near-fatal auto accident a year ago […]

October 1986 Issue