The twangtunes included "Before The Next Teardrop Falls," "Statue Of A Fool," Ray Wiley Hubbard's "Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother," and Lefty Frizzell's "That's The Way Love Goes." This is all balanced by good-timin' rock hits such as "Devil With The Blue Dress," Bad Company's "Movin' On," and ZZ Top's "Tush." Rock on! The original lineup featured steel guitarist Shorty Heinsohn, Denis Kotara (bass), Rick Kotara (lead guitar), Sammy Morales (guitar), Jeffery Teltschik (keyboards), Jerry Teltschik (drums), and Kurt Warnken on "horns." These Lone Star lads forged an interesting mix of current pop/hard rock hits and country classics. The Abbey was a Texas party band that got together around 1970 and played through the entire decade, breaking up in 1981. The Abbey Of South Texas "The Abbey Of South Texas" (Echo Records, 19-?) (LP) This is an ongoing projects, with new stuff coming in all the time, and we welcome any recommendations, additions or corrections. Most of the artists here are little-known locals, bar-band singers, etc., but the list also includes Nashville stars who were from the state, as well as some bluegrass and gospel artists, etc. It's part of a larger guide to unsigned and off-the-radar regional artists from years gone by, which is also part of the even larger Guide To Hick Music on. Locals Only: Texas Twang This page collects artist profiles and record reviews of country music from the state of Texas. Locals Only: Texas Country Music - American Twang, State By State - Joe Sixpack's Guide To Hick Music