Texas Hippie Coalition

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Texas Hippie Coalition
Texas Hippie Coalition in 2014
Texas Hippie Coalition in 2014
Background information
Also known asTHC, The Band of Outlaws
OriginDenison, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelsEntertainment One
MembersBig Dad Ritch
Cord Pool
Nevada Romo
Lorado Romo
Joey Mandigo
Past membersRandy Cooper
Ryan Bennett
Alden Nequent
Michael Hayes
Scott Lytle
Cody Perryman
Wes Wallace
Gunnar Molton
Jason Elmore
John Exall
Timmy Braun
Devon Carothers
Websitethcofficial.com

Texas Hippie Coalition (often abbreviated to THC) is an American heavy metal band from Denison, Texas.

History[edit]

The band was formed in Denison, Texas by Big Dad Ritch, along with his friend John Exall and other friends. Several lineup changes occurred before, Rollin, with producer Dave Prater.[5] Rollin arrived on July 6, 2010, which was their first national release.[6]

In early 2012 the group began working with producer Bob Marlette. Their first single "Turn It Up" was released in June of that same year. Peacemaker was released on August 14, 2012,[7] and was ranked 20 on Billboard Hard Rock Albums.[8]

In February 2014, it was announced that Ride On, the fourth studio album from the quartet is expected to be released October 7, 2014. The record was produced by Skidd Mills, known for working with Saving Abel, Sick Puppies and others, at Sound Kitchen Studios.[9] "Ride On" has been described by the band as, "the next level,[10]" "a little more raw, a little grittier,[11]" and "our way of letting everybody know that rock 'n' roll ain't dead.[12]"

During that same year, the ensemble also performed at Rocklahoma[13] and Rock on the Range[14] in May in addition to Mayhem Festival in the summer of 2014.[15]

On February 23, 2016, the ensemble announced that their fifth studio album, Dark Side of Black, would be released on April 22, 2016.[16] In April and May 2016, the band is scheduled to tour in support of this work, which includes performances at Rock on the Range, Rocklahoma and River City Rockfest.[17]

In June 2016, the band announced the addition of guitarist Nevada Romo.[18]

In August 2017, Ritch announced that the ensemble plans to release their sixth studio album in 2018.[19] On January 12, 2018, Exall announced that he and the band had parted ways, leaving Ritch as the sole original band member.[20] In early 2018, Larado Romo, brother of guitarist Nevada Romo, joined the ensemble on bass guitar.[21]

During the first week of 2019, percussionist Timmy Braun and the band parted ways.[22] Braun was replaced by Devon Carothers.[23]

On March 29, 2019, "Moonshine", the first single from High in the Saddle, the sixth studio album from the group, was released.[24] At that time, the ensemble announced that the work would be released on May 31, 2019, the first from the band released through Entertainment One.[25]

In 2020, Scott Lytle, former percussionist for the band from 2007 to 2008, died.[26]

On January 10, 2021, the band mutually parted ways with drummer Devon Carothers.[27] On January 12, Locust Grove and DEITY drummer Joey Mandigo was announced as the band's new drummer.[28]

Personnel[edit]

Big Dad Ritch
Cord Pool

Current members[edit]

  • Big Dad Ritch – lead vocals[29][30] (2004-present)
  • Cord Pool – lead guitar, backing vocals[31] (2014-present)
  • Nevada Romo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals[18] (2016-present)
  • Larado Romo – bass, backing vocals[21] (2018-present)
  • Joey Mandigo – drums[28] (2021-present)

Former members[edit]

  • Randy Cooper – lead guitar (2007–2012)
  • Ryan "The Kid" Bennett – drums (2009–2011)
  • Alden "Crawfish" Nequent – rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
  • Michael Hayes – rhythm guitar (2004–2008)
  • Scott "Cowboy" Lytle – drums (2007–2008; died 2020)
  • Dillon Escue – drums (2008)
  • Cody Perryman – lead guitar (2004–2007)
  • Wes Wallace – guitar (2012–2014)
  • Carl Lowe – drums
  • Gunnar Molton – drums
  • Lance Bruton – drums
  • Jason Elmore – lead guitar[32][33] (2007)
  • John Exall – bass[20] (2004–2018)
  • Timmy Braun – drums[31][22] (2011–2019)
  • Devon Carothers – drums[27] (2019–2021)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Timmy Braun
Nevada Romo
Texas Hippie Coalition performing at Trees in Dallas as part of Ride for Dime

Studio albums[edit]

Details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[34] 		US Heat
[35] 		US Indep
[36] 		US Hard Rock
[8] 		US Rock
[37]
Pride of Texas
  • Release date: February 12, 2008
  • Label: Self-released
 — — — — —
Rollin'
  • Release date: July 6, 2010
  • Label: Carved
 — 29 — — —
Peacemaker
  • Release date: August 14, 2012
  • Label: Carved
 — 4 31 20 — US: 16,000[38]
Ride On
  • Release date: October 7, 2014
  • Label: Carved[9]
 119 4 22 5 31
Dark Side of Black
  • Release date: April 22, 2016
  • Label: Carved[16]
 — 2 18 6 26
High in the Saddle
— — — — —
The Name Lives On
— — — — —

Singles[edit]

Year Title[citation needed] US
Main. Rock[41]
2013 "Turn It Up" 39
"Damn You to Hell" 40
2014 "Monster in Me" —
2015 "Rock Ain't Dead" —

Music videos[edit]

Year Title[citation needed] Album Director
2008 "Pissed Off and Mad About It" (Version 1) Pride of Texas Clark Deal
"Leaving"
2009 "No Shame"
2010 "Pissed Off and Mad About It" (Version 2) Rollin'
2012 "Turn It Up" Peacemaker
2016 "Angel Fall" Dark Side of Black
2019 "Moonshine" High in the Saddle
"Dirty Finger"

Other information[edit]

  • In July 2015, bassist John Exall started a new musical ensemble called Smoke Hollow along with three musicians, Diego "Ashes" Ibarra from Static-X, Dewey Bragg from Kill Devil Hill and Ralf Mueggler from Crowned by Fire.[42]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Steininger, Adam (July 24, 2013). "The ten best Southern metal bands". Westword. p. 2. Retrieved November 11, 2021. ... it would be the redheaded-stepchild trailer-trash stoner-groove metal men of THC)
  3. ^ "THC's top Texas sports moments". ESPN.com. August 19, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Texas Hippie Coalition Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
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  9. ^ a b "Ride On Drops October 7; Release Credits". THCofficial.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
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  11. ^ Drew, M. "Riding On with the Texas Hippie Coalition". Bloody Good Horror. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  12. ^ Childers, Chad (July 18, 2014). "Texas Hippie Coalition Talk 'Ride On' Album, Mayhem Festival + More". Loudwire.com. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  13. ^ "Rocklahoma daily lineup announced". News OK. April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  14. ^ "Rock on the Range 2014 Set Times Revealed". Loudwire.com. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  15. ^ "The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Announces Official 2014 Artist Line-Up – KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News Source". Kmph-kfre.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
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  20. ^ a b "John Exall". M.facebook.com. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
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  22. ^ a b "Timmy Braun". Facebook.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  23. ^ "Texas Hippie Coalition". Facebook.com. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  24. ^ Sterling, Eric (March 29, 2019). "Entertainment One Signs Texas Hippie Coalition, New Music Out Now".
  25. ^ Blabbermouth (March 29, 2019). "TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION To Release 'High In The Saddle' Album In May". Blabbermouth.net.
  26. ^ "Scott Lytle Obituary – Death Notice and Service Information". Legacy.com. April 7, 2020.
  27. ^ a b "TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Part Ways With Drummer DEVON CAROTHERS". bravewords.com.
  28. ^ a b "Joey Mandigo". www.facebook.com.
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  32. ^ "Texas Hippie Coalition, David Prater, James Richard Anderson, Randy Lee Cooper, John… – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. November 26, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  33. ^ "Listen to Texas Hippie Coalition – Pissed Off and Mad About It for free". Simfy.de. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
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  40. ^ "TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – "When Good Men do Nothing, Evil Men Prevail"".
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  42. ^ "John Exall". Facebook. Retrieved July 25, 2015.

External links[edit]

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