The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, also known as “The Swampers,” was a group of American session musicians based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. They are renowned for their work in creating the “Muscle Shoals sound,” a distinct blend of soul, R&B, rock, and country The core group was formed in the mid-1960s and included Barry Beckett (keyboards), Roger Hawkins (drums), David Hood (bass), and Jimmy Johnson (guitar and the hombre featured in this video 😉). They initially gained fame at FAME Studios in