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Murry Hammond co-founded Old 97’s — playing bass; writing and singing songs; and occasionally playing guitar. In 2008 he appeared on the 97’s Blame it on Gravity and his solo release I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way, on which he also plays harmonium and banjo.

Murry Hammond was born and raised in the rural outpost of Boyd, Texas, USA, where - like most places in his home state - the sounds of steam engines carried for miles. As soon as he graduated high school, Murry made tracks to Dallas, helping to define a burgeoning punk scene that was equal parts psychedelic pop and slam dancing — even publishing his own ‘zine. Murry also helped establish Deep Ellum’s reputation as fertile ground for young bands like Edie Brickell & New Bohemians by playing with the influential Peyote Cowboys. During those days, Hammond opened for bands including the Flaming Lips and Hüsker Dü. He also produced the first solo recording by a 17-year-old named Rhett Miller.

Hammond and Miller continued to collaborate, honing their live chops in Big D venues like Naomi’s Saloon, the Three Teardrops Tavern, and the historic Sons of Hermann Hall as the Ranchero Brothers (a moniker they still use occasionally to this day).

After a brief stint touring with alt-country godfathers Killbilly, Miller and Hammond joined forces with Ken Bethea to form Old 97’s, a band that has released more than half a dozen CDs and tours to this day with drummer Philip Peeples. (Peeples also appears on Hammond’s 2008 solo release.)
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  • tboot

    Can across this recently on a the recommendation of a friend. Amazing, gorgeous, soaring record -- timeless in the best sense. Like all my favorite old-time country and folk artists and records distilled into one.

    24 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Leuchtenburg1

    ♥♥♥♥♥

    18 Feb 2010 Reply

  • SrhBth

    "Other, Younger Days" = gorgeous!

    29 Jul 2009 Reply

  • Saveall

    Ranks with the best of Cash, Springsteen and vintage Simon & Garfunkel.

    21 Feb 2009 Reply

  • deanokat

    Thanks Murry. Just ordered my autographed copy from Miles of Music. Love the sound. And the production. Can't wait to see you and the guys on tour.

    9 May 2008 Reply

  • vroomie

    Murry - you are a genius. thank you for making this album. - Bunk

    21 Apr 2008 Reply

  • mbtankersley

    This is an amazing album. I had flashbacks of O Brother Where Art Thou all the way through. Spiritual,personal and lovely from beginning to end. Thank you, Murry, for releasing this, in every way. Looking forward to Gravity as well!

    19 Apr 2008 Reply

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