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Teddy Gentry, bassist of the famous country group 'Alabama', was arrested on Monday on charges of possession of marijuana.

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 Gentry is also a founding member of the popular band

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 According to a report in People, he was also booked for illegal possession of drug paraphernalia

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 Teddy Gentry was released on his own recognizance less than 30 minutes later

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 He further stated that both of Teddy Gentry's charges are "misdemeanors" because recreational marijuana is not "legal."

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 The arrest was made in the band's home state of Georgia, United States of America

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 A founding member of the popular country group Alabama was arrested Monday on marijuana charges in the band's home state.

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 The arrest occurred during a traffic stop when a deputy stopped a speeding vehicle

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 And according to his website, he's sold 73 million albums and had 21 straight No. 1 singles.

 The popular band was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005 for their song 'Dixieland Delight'.