Run C and W, "sweet soul music, bluegrass style."
Run C & W,
The band was composed of veteran musicians including
lead vocalist Russell Smith , formerly of the
Amazing Rhythm Aces ;
banjoist Bernie Leadon , formerly of the
Eagles and the
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ; along with
Nashville songwriters
Jim Photoglo and
Vince Melamed , both of whom played various instruments.
[3] In performance and in the album artwork and liner notes, the members portrayed fictitious non-identical quadruplets The Burns Brothers, each with
pun names:
Crash'n Burns , G.W. "Wash" Burns,
Side Burns , and
Rug Burns .
[3] Their father was known as "
Dad Burns " and their mother as
Augusta "Au" Burns .
Run C&W recorded two albums, both on
MCA Records : 1993's
Into the Twangy-First Century , followed by 1994's
Row vs. Wade , and filmed at least one
music video .
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