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Straight Shooter

by James Gang

Released: May 31, 1972

Rock, hard rock

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The Album

It represents a transitional period for the band as they adjusted to lineup changes and explored new musical directions. It marked the band's first album without guitarist and vocalist Joe Walsh, who departed to form Barnstorm. "Straight Shooter" is the fourth studio album by James Gang, released in July 1972.

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Remaining members Dale Peters and Jim Fox were…

Remaining members Dale Peters and Jim Fox were joined by former Bush singer Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano.

The album saw the merging of the remnants…

The album saw the merging of the remnants of James Gang and Bush following their respective breakups.

"Straight Shooter" was released on ABC Records in…

"Straight Shooter" was released on ABC Records in the US and Probe Records in the UK.

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"Straight Shooter" is the fourth studio album by James Gang, released in July 1972. It marked the band's first album without guitarist and vocalist Joe Walsh, who departed to form Barnstorm. Remaining members Dale Peters and Jim Fox were joined by former Bush singer Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano. The album saw the merging of the remnants of James Gang and Bush following their respective breakups. "Straight Shooter" was released on ABC Records in the US and Probe Records in the UK. It represents a transitional period for the band as they adjusted to lineup changes and explored new musical directions.