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In a revelation stirring intense debate among devoted fans, Mark Herndon — the longtime drummer for country supergroup Alabama — has openly accused frontman Randy Owen of deliberately erasing his place in the band’s history.
Herndon, who joined the group in the late 1970s and performed on many of its chart-topping hits during their meteoric ascent, claims he has been “written out of the story” in recent tributes, interviews, and official band releases. “It’s as if I was never there,” he remarked. “But I was — every night, every mile, every record.”
Though not a founding member, Herndon’s commanding drumming became an integral part of Alabama’s electrifying live performances. Yet, since his departure, he says the years have been marked by quiet tensions and unresolved wounds, particularly concerning how — or whether — his contributions are acknowledged.
For years, fans have speculated that something behind the scenes had never fully healed. Now, Herndon’s public statement confirms the rift many suspected.
Randy Owen has yet to issue a direct response, though past remarks have alluded to “creative differences” and “personal friction” during the band’s heyday.
With this latest accusation, long-standing questions resurface: What truly happened behind the curtain of one of country music’s most celebrated acts? And after all this time, is it still possible to set the record straight?