Heavy Traffic

Pearson, Georgia

Band Members:  Gary Sirmans - Guitar. Now deceased.
                            Stephen Tanner - Drums.
                            Michael Wright - Drums.
                            Steve Bennett - Bass Guitar.

Heavy Traffic was formed in Pearson, Georgia in the mod-1970's. Original members were Gary Sirmans (guitar), Stephen Tanner (drums), Michael Wright (drums) and Steve Bennett (bass guitar).
The band played for teen functions around the area including regular appearances at the Rat Hole in Pearson.
In 1979, Steve left the band and Freddie Landrum (lead guitar) and Stacy Sirmans (keyboards) joined the band.
Favorite playing venues were the Fernbank and the Holiday Inn in Douglas, Georgia although the band played area from Douglas to Atlanta to Myrtle Beach.
The band opened for several shows at Holiday Beach, including Juice Newton and Dr. Hook.
Stephen left the band in the early 1980's and Mike Hattaway was added on drums. The band played until the end of 1986.
Stacy joined the Bushmen a couple of years later (1989).

Submitted by Stacy Sirmans

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