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Maryann Price (born October 28, 1944) is an American singer and percussionist, known for her jazz, western swing and r&b vocals. She has been a member of the classic line-up of Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, a mid-1970s line-up of The Kinks, and Asleep at the Wheel. She has also recorded with Maria Muldaur, and was half of the duo of Ethyl n Methyl, along with former Asleep at the Wheel member Chris "Ethyl" O'Connell.

Personal life
Price was born Maryann Marguerite Stone on October 28, 1944, in Rhode Island and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.

After singing commercial jingles in her native Baltimore and jazz in Las Vegas showrooms Price moved to San Francisco in 1969. She was immediately hired by the most original band in town, Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, becoming one of the most popular groups on the west coast. Upon hearing of the Hot Lick's breakup in 1973, the Kinks' Ray Davies asked Maryann to move to England and join the legendary British rockers. Davies penned several songs for Maryann and she stayed with the Kinks for a year, touring extensively and recording "Preservation Act 2". Returning to America, Maryann formed The Girtones with former Hot Licks guitarist John Girton and in 1980 Price was contacted by longtime fan Ray Benson, leader of the legendary band "Asleep At The Wheel" and soon she was logging countless road miles. She stayed with the "Wheel" for two years and recorded "Framed" with them before embarking on her solo career. In 1991 Maryann organized the first reunion in 17 years of the original Hot Licks. The show packed Austin's Paramount Theater and culminated in an appearance on "Austin City Limits" which generated unprecedented viewer response. Maryann’s voice can be heard on numerous commercial jingles and along with Chris O'Connell she appeared on the Southwest Airlines television commercials. Maryann now resides in Austin, Texas where she performs regularly and her recordings are much sought after.