Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is a Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, USA, formed in 1975. The band's name is derived from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated and decapitated her clients, and was the name of a 17th-century hatchet used for beheading in England.
The band's original lineup consisted of Danny Joe Brown on vocals, Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland on guitars, Duane Roland on guitar and slide guitar, Banner Thomas on bass, and Bruce Crump on drums. They released their self-titled debut album in 1978, which featured their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster."
Molly Hatchet's music is heavily influenced by Southern rock, blues, and boogie rock. Their sound is characterized by powerful guitar riffs, dual guitar solos, and Brown's distinctive vocals. They have released a total of 14 studio albums, 2 live albums, and several compilation albums over the years.
The band went through several lineup changes over the years, and Brown passed away in 2005. However, Molly Hatchet continues to tour and record new music with various members. Their music has been popular among fans of Southern rock and has influenced other rock bands in the genre.
Thanks to Dirk for helping me with the lineup from 1996 to the present. -GSH
Molly Hatchet I (1975 - 1980)
- Dave Hlubek - guitar - b. 1952, Jacksonville, Florida.
- Duane Roland - guitar - b. December 3, 1952, Jeffersonville,
Indiana.
- Steve Holland - guitar - b. 1954, Dothan, Alabama.
- Danny Joe Brown - vocals - b. 1951, Jacksonville, Florida.
- Banner Thomas - bass
- Bruce Crump - drums
Albums:
- "Molly
Hatchet" (1978)
- "Flirtin'
with Disaster" (1979)
- "Live
At The Agora Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia, April 20, 1979" (2000)
Danny Joe Brown leaves for solo career.
Molly Hatchet II (1980 - 1981)
- Dave Hlubek - guitar
- Duane Roland - guitar
- Steve Holland - guitar
- Banner Thomas - bass
- Bruce Crump - drums
- Jimmy Farrar - vocals - b. LaGrange, Georgia.
Albums:
- "Beatin'
the Odds" (1980)
- "Take
No Prisoners" (1981)
Molly Hatchet III
(1981 - 1982)
- Dave Hlubek - guitar
- Duane Roland - guitar
- Steve Holland - guitar
- Banner Thomas - bass
- Bruce Crump - drums
- Danny Joe Brown - vocals
Molly Hatchet IV (1982 - 1985)
- Dave Hlubek - guitar
- Duane Roland - guitar
- Steve Holland - guitar
- Danny Joe Brown - vocals
- Riff West - bass - b. April 3, 1950, Orlando, Florida.
- Barry Borden - drums - b. May 12, 1954, Atlanta, Georgia -
formerly with Mother's Finest.
Albums:
- "No
Guts...No Glory" (1983)
- "The
Deed Is Done" (1984)
- "Double
Trouble Live" (1985)
Molly Hatchet V(1985 - 1990)
- Duane Roland - guitar
- Steve Holland - guitar
- Danny Joe Brown - vocals
- Riff West - bass
- Barry Borden - drums
- Bobby Ingram - guitar
Album:
- "Lightning Strikes Twice" (1989)
Barry Borden joins The Outlaws,
and later joins The Marshall Tucker Band.
Molly Hatchet VI (1990 - 1995)
- Danny Joe Brown - vocals
- Bobby Ingram - guitar
Band did not tour during this period.
Molly Hatchet VII
(1996 - 1999)
- Bobby Ingram - guitar
- Phil McCormack - vocals
- Bryan Bassett - guitar
- Andy McKinney - bass
- John Galvin - keyboards
- Mac Crawford - drums
- Tim Donovan - keyboards
Albums:
- "Devil's
Canyon" (1996)
- "Silent
Reign of Heroes" (1998)
Mac Crawford toured with The Georgia Satellites [Ref: Dirk].
Molly Hatchet VIII
(2000)
- Bobby Ingram - guitar
- Phil McCormack - vocals
- Bryan Bassett - guitar
- Andy McKinney - bass
- Sean "The Cannon" Shannon - drums - formerly with Pat Travers.
Album:
- "Kingdom
of XII" (2000)
[Ref: Dirk]
Molly Hatchet IX (2000 - Present)
- Bobby Ingram - guitar
- Phil McCormack - vocals
- Andy McKinney - bass
- Sean "The Cannon" Shannon - drums
- Russ Maxwell - guitar
- Tim Donovan - keyboards
[Ref: Dirk]
Compilations:
- "Greatest
Hits" (1990)
- "Super
Hits" (1998)
Danny Joe Brown solo:
- "Danny Joe Brown and the Danny Joe Brown Band" (1981)
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Last Revised: March 7, 2004
© 2001, 2004 by Gary S. Hartman. All rights reserved.
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