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This page was last updated on: December 5, 2005

This page is dedicated to the most amazing band in all of country music, the Ace In the Hole Band.  Some of these dedicated, loyal and very talented musicians have been with George Strait since the very beginning.  They are exemplary musicians, excelling in their craft far above and beyond other bands in the business.  They make George's songs he records with studio musicians sound even better in person, which is a testament to their capabilities and experience.   And they are as nice as they are talented.  We also salute the road crew who help put the tours together and oversee the thousands of details to make each show possible as well as to protect George from overzealous fans. 
We the fans salute them for their wonderful music, their attention to detail, their dedication, their ability to entertain us on tour and for their friendship.  Thank you!!!
Rondal Huckaby - Keyboards
Benny McArthur - Lead Guitar and Fiddle & Vocals
Rick McRae - Lead Guitar
Mike Daily - Steel Guitar
Gene Elders - Fiddle
Terry Hale - Bass
Mike Kennedy - Drums
David Anthony - Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Sturms - Acoustic Guitar
Anthony Bazzari - Keyboards
Wes Hightower - Background Vocals
Marty Slayton - Background Vocals

Road Crew:

Tommy Foote - Road Manager
Paul Rogers - Production Manager
Lee Roy Eichler - Director of Transportation
David Latimer - Band Driver
Jimmy Spivey - Driver
Max Benoit - Concessions Manager
Joe Hayes - Concession Sales
Name: Rondal Huckaby

Nickname: Huck, Huckster

Single or married? Single

Family: one daughter, Lindsey, nine and a half

Primary Instrument Played in Ace in the Hole Band: Piano

Other Instruments Played: a little acoustic guitar. tenor sax in high school

Year started with AITHB: 1983

City Born: Waco, Texas

Current City Residence: San Marcos, TX. but moving to Round Rock, TX.

Hobbies: smoking cigars

How do you spend time when not on tour with AITHB: I do session work for other artists and play gigs with local groups.

One thing the other band members most kid you about: being bandleader

How do you spend time when traveling on the AITHB bus? reading, watching movies, eating

Favorite all-time movie? Home From the Hills

Can you recommend a good book? "Different Dances" by Shel Silverstein

Favorite foods/drinks? My mom's fried chicken, the Broken Spoke's chicken fried steak, a good vodka martini.

Most exciting moment as part of this band (in overall career): Playing Camp David with George and Rick McRae for George H.W. and Mrs.. Bush.

Most embarrassing moment as part of this band (in overall career): Anytime I mess up - playing a wrong note.

Best memory of being in Pure Country? Getting to see behind the scenes, the whole movie making process, and being a part of that.

Anything else you'd want the fans to know about you? That I appreciate and thank them for supporting George and the band for all of these years.

Best part of touring with George and the band? This is the best band that  I have ever been in.  I have a lot of respect for these players.

Worst part of touring with George and the band?  Being away from my family.

My favorite Ronnie memories:  Ronnie always in suit & tie onstage; watching his amazing piano solos especially during Western swing songs like Cherokee Maiden. 


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