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Molly Hatchet is a Southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1975 , known primarily for their hit song “Flirtin’ with Disaster” from the album of the same title. The band, founded by guitarists Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland took its name from a legendary axe murderer called Hatchet Molly. The original group included late vocalist Danny Joe Brown, additional guitarist Duane Roland, bassist Banner Thomas, and drummer Bruce Crump.
In 1978 the band recorded and released its first album eponymously titled Molly Hatchet. Then in 1979, Flirtin’ with Disaster was released.
1980s
In 1980 Brown left the group to form The Danny Joe Brown Band (with future Molly Hatchet guitarist Bobby Ingram) and was replaced by vocalist Jimmy Farrar. After the release of Beatin’ the Odds in 1980 and Take No Prisoners in 1981 Farrar left.
Brown rejoined the band in 1982 and Banner Thomas left and was replaced by Riff West. In 1983, a new album was released titled No Guts… No Glory. Steve Holland left and was replaced by keyboardist John Galvin.
In 1984 came the release of a new album The Deed Is Done. In 1985 Dave Hlubek left and he was replaced by Bobby Ingram. Then in 1985, the double live album Double Trouble Live was released.
The band continued to tour regularly, and then in 1989 the album Lightning Strikes Twice was released.
1990s
In 1991, the greatest hits collection Greatest Hits was released. Molly Hatchet was in ways similar to fellow Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd in that it paired strong guitar work with a pounding boogie beat. When Brown left the band after Flirtin’ with Disaster and was replaced by Farrar, the band’s sound turned more to jamming and free form.
In 1978 the band recorded and released its first album eponymously titled Molly Hatchet. Then in 1979, Flirtin’ with Disaster was released.
1980s
In 1980 Brown left the group to form The Danny Joe Brown Band (with future Molly Hatchet guitarist Bobby Ingram) and was replaced by vocalist Jimmy Farrar. After the release of Beatin’ the Odds in 1980 and Take No Prisoners in 1981 Farrar left.
Brown rejoined the band in 1982 and Banner Thomas left and was replaced by Riff West. In 1983, a new album was released titled No Guts… No Glory. Steve Holland left and was replaced by keyboardist John Galvin.
In 1984 came the release of a new album The Deed Is Done. In 1985 Dave Hlubek left and he was replaced by Bobby Ingram. Then in 1985, the double live album Double Trouble Live was released.
The band continued to tour regularly, and then in 1989 the album Lightning Strikes Twice was released.
1990s
In 1991, the greatest hits collection Greatest Hits was released. Molly Hatchet was in ways similar to fellow Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd in that it paired strong guitar work with a pounding boogie beat. When Brown left the band after Flirtin’ with Disaster and was replaced by Farrar, the band’s sound turned more to jamming and free form.
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nodicenate wrote:
Thanks in advance for voting up the picture I uploaded of the classic lineup of the band - http://www.last.fm/music/Molly+Hatchet/+images/74241866
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rok2slayr wrote:
forgotten legends.
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rok2slayr wrote:
forgotten legends.
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Frank-Oliver wrote:
Epic Molly Hatchet is the finest in southern rock
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njbell2000 wrote:
One of the best southern rock bands!
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DVZ38Special wrote:
Danny Joe Brown was the "MAN"
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MKVR32 wrote:
Dudes need more recognition.
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auckrg wrote:
ev'ry time i listen to the "Molly's" i get that ("wanna go/come home)feelin' - hell yeah !?
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auckrg wrote:
Hell Yeah - The South has risen again! One of the best (or the best?) Southern Rock Band of all time!!!
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Zeppelin80AcDc wrote:
fucking AWESOME southern HEAVY rock band of all time.
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shields49 wrote:
One of the greatest bands ever!
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silverlage wrote:
You guys have some of the best album covers, ever!
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lennyweed wrote:
the absolete best fuckn voice in southern rock hands down god brought him home to early(miss ya danny hope yer still rockin in heaven)
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browzera wrote:
vn
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WSteven wrote:
Gator Country
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WSteven wrote:
Just another hot southern florida band!
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Hewi_Harri wrote:
Last night gig was awesome, damn i like it. Live@ DOM, Helsinki Finland. Bounty Hunter!...
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zoborey wrote:
underrated as hell! damn this band is awesome
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ImSickAndTired wrote:
Great and very underrated band.
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wildone9664 wrote:
hometown heroes!!!
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