Big Dad Ritch
Big Dad Ritch | |
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 Big Dad Ritch performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Richard Anderson |
| Origin | Denison, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, southern rock, stoner rock, red dirt |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Entertainment One |
| Website | thcofficial |
James Richard "Big Dad Ritch" Anderson is an American singer and the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Texas Hippie Coalition from Denison, Texas.
History
Big Dad Ritch came to prominence in 2004 when he co-founded the metal band Texas Hippie Coalition with John Exall. After being influenced by bands like Molly Hatchet, Pantera, and ZZ Top,[1] Big Dad Ritch and Texas Hippie Coalition are considered to be members of the red dirt metal genre.[2]
Big Dad Ritch, in over 15 years with Texas Hippie Coalition, has released six full-length albums: Pride of Texas (2008), Rollin' (2010), Peacemaker (2012), Ride On (October 2014),[3] Dark Side of Black (April 2016), and High in the Saddle (2019).
Other ventures
Hosstyle Clothing company and Red River Red's sauces.[4]
Discography
With Texas Hippie Coalition
- Pride of Texas (2008)
- Rollin' (2010)
- Peacemaker (2012)
- Ride On (2014)
- Dark Side of Black (2016)
- High in the Saddle (2019)
References
- ^ Meehan. "5 QUESTIONS WITH BIG DAD RITCH OF TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION". First Order Historians. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Steffen, Amie. "Genre-defying band blasts Spicoli's with red dirt metal". WCF Courier. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ "Discography". THCofficial.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Allis, GG. "Interview with BIG DAD RITCH from Texas Hippie Coalition; Touring with @MAYHEMFEST NOW! @THCOFFICIAL". Live High Five. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
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