Texas Hippie Coalition Explained

Texas Hippie Coalition
Alias:THC, The Band of Outlaws
Image Upright:1.25
Origin:Denison, Texas, U.S.
Years Active:2004–present
Label:Entertainment One
Current Members:Big Dad Ritch
Cord Pool
Nevada Romo
Lorado Romo
Joey Mandigo
Past Members:Randy Cooper
Ryan Bennett
Alden Nequent
Michael Hayes
Scott Lytle
Cody Perryman
Wes Wallace
Gunnar Molton
Jason Elmore
John Exall
Timmy Braun
Devon Carothers

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

History

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.[1] Rollin arrived on July 6, 2010, which was their first national release.[2]

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,[3] and was ranked 20 on Billboard Hard Rock Albums.[4]

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.[5] "Ride On" has been described by the band as, "the next level,[6] " "a little more raw, a little grittier,[7] " and "our way of letting everybody know that rock 'n' roll ain't dead.[8] "

During that same year, the ensemble also performed at Rocklahoma[9] and Rock on the Range[10] in May in addition to Mayhem Festival in the summer of 2014.[11]

On February 23, 2016, the ensemble announced that their fifth studio album, Dark Side of Black, would be released on April 22, 2016. 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.[12]

In June 2016, the band announced the addition of guitarist Nevada Romo.[13]

In August 2017, Ritch announced that the ensemble plans to release their sixth studio album in 2018.[14] On January 12, 2018, Exall announced that he and the band had parted ways, leaving Ritch as the sole original band member.[15] In early 2018, Larado Romo, brother of guitarist Nevada Romo, joined the ensemble on bass guitar.[16]

During the first week of 2019, percussionist Timmy Braun and the band parted ways.[17] Braun was replaced by Devon Carothers.[18]

On March 29, 2019, "Moonshine", the first single from High in the Saddle, the sixth studio album from the group, was released.[19] 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.[20]

In 2020, Scott Lytle, former percussionist for the band from 2007 to 2008, died.[21]

On January 10, 2021, the band mutually parted ways with drummer Devon Carothers.[22] On January 12, Locust Grove and DEITY drummer Joey Mandigo was announced as the band's new drummer.[23]

On March 3, 2023, the band released the single "Hell Hounds" from their seventh studio album The Name Lives On which was released on April 21, 2023.[24]

On August 13, 2024, the band released a single entitled "Gunsmoke", which is the title track from their album released on October 4, 2024.[25]

Personnel

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
US
[32] 		US Heat
[33] 		US Indep
[34] 		US Hard Rock
US Rock
[35]
Pride of Texas— — — — —
Rollin— 29 — — —
Peacemaker— 4 31 20 —US: 16,000[36]
Ride On119 4 22 5 31
Dark Side of Black— 2 18 6 26
High in the Saddle— — — — —
The Name Lives On— — — — —

Singles

YearTitleUS
Main. Rock[38]
2013"Turn It Up"39
"Damn You to Hell"40
2014"Monster in Me"—
2015"Rock Ain't Dead"—
2024"Gunsmoke"

Music videos

YearTitleAlbumDirector
2008"Pissed Off and Mad About It" (Version 1)Pride of TexasClark 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"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Randy Cooper of the Texas Hippie Coalition . Deanguitars.com . August 18, 2013.
  2. Web site: > News > TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – New Album Rollin' Due In July, EPK Available Now . Bravewords.com . January 2, 2014.
  3. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition, 'Peacemaker' – Exclusive Song Premiere . Loudwire.com . July 24, 2012 . October 15, 2013.
  4. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Chart history. Billboard. October 24, 2014.
  5. Web site: Ride On Drops October 7; Release Credits . THCofficial.com . August 19, 2014.
  6. Web site: Allis. GG. Interview with BIG DAD RITCH from Texas Hippie Coalition; Touring with @MAYHEMFEST NOW! @THCOFFICIAL. https://web.archive.org/web/20140910215756/http://livehighfive.com/2014/07/16/interview-big-dad-ritch-texas-hippy-coalition-touring-mayhemfest-now-thcofficial/. dead. 2014-09-10. Live High Five. 2014-09-10.
  7. Web site: Drew. M.. Riding On with the Texas Hippie Coalition. Bloody Good Horror. 2014-09-10.
  8. Web site: Childers. Chad. Texas Hippie Coalition Talk 'Ride On' Album, Mayhem Festival + More . Loudwire.com. July 18, 2014 . 2014-09-10.
  9. Web site: Rocklahoma daily lineup announced . News OK . April 18, 2014 . April 23, 2014.
  10. Web site: Rock on the Range 2014 Set Times Revealed . Loudwire.com . April 30, 2014 . May 3, 2014.
  11. Web site: The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Announces Official 2014 Artist Line-Up – KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News Source . Kmph-kfre.com . April 23, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503064339/http://www.kmph-kfre.com/story/25119029/the-rockstar-energy-drink-mayhem-festival-announces-official-2014-artist-line-up . May 3, 2014 .
  12. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition Reveal 'Dark Side of Black' Album. loudwire.com. February 23, 2016 . June 20, 2016.
  13. Web site: BigDadRitch & the band of OUTLAWS THC... - Texas Hippie Coalition – Facebook. facebook.com. June 20, 2016.
  14. Web site: Ned-Rock 108 Interviews Texas Hippie Coalition . August 31, 2017 . YouTube . September 1, 2017.
  15. Web site: John Exall. M.facebook.com. January 13, 2018.
  16. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition talk new music and member – The Roman Show. Rodolforoman.com. April 29, 2018.
  17. Web site: Timmy Braun. Facebook.com. January 5, 2019.
  18. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition. Facebook.com. March 1, 2019.
  19. Web site: Entertainment One Signs Texas Hippie Coalition, New Music Out Now. Eric. Sterling. March 29, 2019.
  20. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION To Release 'High In The Saddle' Album In May. Blabbermouth. March 29, 2019. Blabbermouth.net.
  21. Web site: Scott Lytle Obituary – Death Notice and Service Information. April 7, 2020. Legacy.com.
  22. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Part Ways With Drummer DEVON CAROTHERS. bravewords.com.
  23. Web site: Joey Mandigo. www.facebook.com.
  24. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION to Release the Name Lives on Album in April; "Hell Hounds" Single Out Now (Audio) .
  25. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Announce October Release for Gunsmoke Album; Title Track Music Video Posted .
  26. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition comes to the Mountain at Thunder Valley on May 17 . May 16, 2024 .
  27. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition fills a musical void : Go&Do: Entertainment in the Quad-Cities . Qctimes.com . September 8, 2011 . September 19, 2013.
  28. Web site: Meet the good ol' boys behind metal's Texas Hippie Coalition, raised in the backwoods and on Southern rock . Okgazette.com . September 19, 2013.
  29. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Announce New Album Ride On For October; Release Lyric Video "Monster In Me" . Bravewords.com . August 20, 2014.
  30. Web site: 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 . August 20, 2014.
  31. Web site: Listen to Texas Hippie Coalition – Pissed Off and Mad About It for free . Simfy.de . August 20, 2014.
  32. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Chart history – Billboard. billboard.com. March 1, 2015.
  33. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Chart history . Billboard . October 24, 2014.
  34. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Chart history . Billboard . October 24, 2014.
  35. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Chart history – Billboard. billboard.com. March 1, 2015.
  36. Web site: Metal By Numbers 5/15: Unstoppable Sales . Metal Insider . May 15, 2013 . August 18, 2013.
  37. Web site: TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Announce October Release for Gunsmoke Album; Title Track Music Video Posted .
  38. Texas Hippie Coalition Chart History . Billboard . August 23, 2014.

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