Formed in 1975 by charismatic L.A. session singer and ex-Charley Pride sideman Dave Rowland, Dave & Sugar (which also included co-lead singers Jackie Frantz and Vicki Hackman, later Baker) was a slick-sounding, soulful vocal trio who during their heyday were labeled "the country ABBA." Although their career was much shorter lived than that of Bjorn and crew, Dave & Sugar did share the Swedish group's knack for catchy tunes, sparkling production, and full, rich, male/female vocal arrangements.
Rowland was an experienced and formally trained musician, having toured not only wi...