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.[5]Rollin arrived on July 6, 2010, which was their first national release.[6]
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]"
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]
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.[29]
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