LAST EXIT FROM LAKE CITY: THE OUTLAWS LAST RIDE

“Nothing against Macon, but we are not a Macon band,” stressed Henry Paul, rhythm guitarist of the Outlaws. “We’re from Tampa, Florida and proud of it.”

The Outlaws aren’t the first rockers to emerge from Tampa, but are certainly filled with more civic pride than Stephen Stills, who disassociated himself from the Gulf Coast city at an early age. In fact, their desire to be recognized as headliners by the hometown folks has led to a dream that makes opening for the Rqjling Stones, as they did on this summer’s tour, seem like lightweight stuff. “There’s a 9,000 seat hall in Tampa we’ve opened shdws at for a long time,” mentioned lead guitarist Billy Jones. “We’re aiming to go back home as the headliners.”