Charlie Daniels is an “unapologetic patriot” who speaks his mind on
matters of God and country. For more than half a century he’s been a
proud spokesman for the spirit, soul, and sound of the South. You
don’t need to look any further than Charlie Daniel's oversized belt buckle or boots
to recognize his passion for the West.
When it comes to honest-to-goodness American values, Charlie Daniels
is the real deal.
Even though he has sold millions of records, entertained generations of
fans and helped change the face of country music, Charlie Daniels remains
grounded. He still runs his life on "cowboy logic" - that old-fashioned
code of the West where deals are made with a handshake and a
promise. For Charlie Daniels, "cowboy logic" means that you do what you
can to help younger artists succeed and you show support of the troops
even if that means flying halfway around the world to entertain them. It
means that you don't just do what everyone else is doing... you do it
better.
Charlie stepped in front of the spotlight when he formed The Charlie
Daniels Band in 1970. Their first hit, "Uneasy Rider," was followed by the
rousing Southern anthems, "Long Haired Country Boy" and "The South's Gonna
Do It (Again)." The band's biggest commercial hit came in 1979 when "The
Devil Went Down to Georgia" became a worldwide sensation. The single
topped both the country and pop music charts and earned The Charlie
Daniels Band a Grammy for Best Country Performance.
The band stayed busy in the decades that followed, crisscrossing
America, performing to sellout crowds and releasing hit albums and songs,
including "The Legend of Wooley Swamp," "Simple Man," and "Still In
Saigon." They recorded a wide range of albums that included country,
bluegrass, gospel and even Christmas music, while continuing to tour alone
and often with good friend as part of the ongoing Volunteer Jam (which
Charlie started back in 1974). Over the years, the honors, and
awards kept coming... and so did the fans.
Charlie has shown his unwavering patriotism and support for American
soldiers serving overseas by visiting Iraq several times to play for the
troops. On his second visit he recorded an album, "The Charlie Daniels
Band Live From Iraq" (2007 Blue Hat Records). Charlie also realized a
lifelong dream in 2008 when he was inducted as a full-fledged member of
the Grand Ole Opry. Today, The Charlie Daniels Band continues to tour
across America, securing the big man with the mean fiddle as a true
American legend of country music.
A Handsomely Decorated 24-Karat
Gold Tribute
In choosing the perfect firearm for The Charlie Daniels Band Tribute, we
selected a classic firearm which has been a favorite of firearms
enthusiasts since its introduction more than 125 years ago. The Single
Action Army Revolver, also known as “The Peacemaker,” became the
universally recognized symbol of the Old West. The sixshot equalizer was
the firearm of choice for mountain men and marshals; gamblers and
thieves; cowpunchers and buffalo hunters. No one can say for sure
whether the Single Action Army tamed the Wild West... or made it even
wilder. But the undisputed truth is that no revolver has earned greater
fame or more deserves its reputation as an iconic firearm of American
history.
The Single Action Revolver is a masterpiece of practical design and
form, and because it remains one of the most popular firearms for
collectors, America Remembers felt there was no better pistol to
celebrate the life, music, and career of Charlie Daniels. Revolvers for
this Tribute are produced by the incomparable craftsmen from A. Uberti,
which is recognized as the premier maker of classic firearms from
America’s storied history. Craftsmen commissioned specifically by
America Remembers decorate each Tribute in stunning 24-karat gold and
nickel with a blackened patinaed background to highlight the details of
the artwork. Order now, and receive an elegant display case free.
