what did the rhythm section in muscle shoals become known as
Muscle Shoals, Alabama Affectionately called The Swampers, The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section was a local group of first-call studio musicians (initially working at FAME and then at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios) who were available for back-up. They were given the nickname The Swampers by music producer Denny Cordell during the Leon Russell sessions because of their "funky, soulful Southern “swamp” sound". [33]