The Swampers is a nickname for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, a group of session musicians based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. They gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s for their work on numerous hit records across various genres, including rock, soul, and R&B. The band members included Barry Beckett, Roger Hawkins, David Hood, and Jimmy Johnson. The Swampers played on tracks for many famous artists, such as Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and The Rolling Stones. Their unique sound and tight musicianship contributed significantly to the success of the recordings they participated in, making them a vital part of the music scene during that era.