In the early 1970s, a new form of music was emerging in the South. A mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase Southern Rock. The music was filled with style and emotion and with bands in the forefront such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and a band from Jacksonville, Florida called Molly Hatchet. Named after a famous 17th-century axe murderess hatchet molly who would behead her lovers with the hand tool Lizzy Borden made famous.In 1990, while Ingram, Galvin, and Brown continued the tradition as Molly Hatchet the tough touring schedule lead to the other members departure from the band...
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In the early 1970s, a new form of music was emerging in the South. A mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase Southern Rock. The music was filled with style and emotion and with bands in the forefront such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and a band from Jacksonville, Florida called Molly Hatchet. Named after a famous 17th-century axe murderess hatchet molly who would behead her lovers with the hand tool Lizzy Borden made famous.In 1990, while Ingram, Galvin, and Brown continued the tradition as Molly Hatchet the tough touring schedule lead to the other members departure from the band. The Greatest Hits album was released in 1991 and certified gold. The band from 1990 until 1995 took a break from recording but continued to write new songs and tour in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Devils Canyon, the first studio album in 6 years was then recorded in Hamburg, Germany in 1996 under the care and guidance of Rainer Hansel, CBH Records. With producers Kalle Trapp and Bobby Ingram the album was voted the number one rock record in Europe for 1996. With a history of diabetes, brown was unable to fulfill studio and touring responsibilities and he brought in Phil McCormack to take over the lead vocal position. Long time member Bobby Ingram lead guitar, Phil McCormack lead vocals, John Galvin keyboards, Bryan Bassett lead guitar, Andy McKinney bass, Mac Crawford drums, make up the current lineup.From the release of Devils Cannon and the worldwide touring coordinated by Steve Green, Artists International Management, the band has continued performing the classic hits such as Flirtin With Disaster, Gator Country, Whiskey Man and Dreams Ill Never Dee, as well as, the current hits in the true spirit and southern tradition of Molly Hatchet. The 1998 release of Silent Reign Of Heroes was recorded back in Hamburg, Germany with producer/guitarist Bobby Ingram and is kept in the same spirit and tradition as the past with new hit songs Mississippi Moon Dog, Saddle Tramp, Miss Saturday Night and the title track Silent Reign Of Heroes. Included on the album is an acoustic version of the classic hit Fall Of The Peacemakers. The band is currently on an extensive 18-month world tour in support of the new release Kingdom of XII where guest artist Charlie Daniels appeared on 2 tracks the album charted in Europe and had much success.So as we enter the next 40 years of music, Molly Hatchets tradition keeps developing the common bond of southern rockers and keeps our southern-style of music alive and well. Rest assured, Molly Hatchet is a band, that after 40 years, is always workin hard, playin tough, livin fast, and still Flirtin with Disaster!!!
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