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

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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. ''Rollin'' arrived on July 6, 2010, which was their first national release. In early 2012 the group began working with producer

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. Their first single " Turn It Up" was released in June of that same year. '' Peacemaker'' was released on August 14, 2012, and was ranked 20 on ''

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. 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

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, known for working with Saving Abel, Sick Puppies and others, at Sound Kitchen Studios. "Ride On" has been described by the band as, "the next level," "a little more raw, a little grittier," and "our way of letting everybody know that rock 'n' roll ain't dead." During that same year, the ensemble also performed at

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and

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in May in addition to

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in the summer of 2014. On February 23, 2016, the ensemble announced that their fifth studio album, ''

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'', 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

and River City Rockfest. In June 2016, the band announced the addition of guitarist Nevada Romo. In August 2017, Ritch announced that the ensemble plans to release their sixth studio album in 2018. On January 12, 2018, Exall announced that he and the band had parted ways, leaving Ritch as the sole original band member. In early 2018, Larado Romo, brother of guitarist Nevada Romo, joined the ensemble on bass guitar. During the first week of 2019, percussionist Timmy Braun and the band parted ways. Braun was replaced by Devon Carothers. On March 29, 2019, "Moonshine", the first single from ''

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'', the sixth studio album from the group, was released. At that time, the ensemble announced that the work would be released on May 31, 2019, the first from the band released through

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. In 2020, Scott Lytle, former percussionist for the band from 2007 to 2008, died. On January 10, 2021, the band mutually parted ways with drummer Devon Carothers. On January 12, Locust Grove and DEITY drummer Joey Mandigo was announced as the band's new drummer. 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. On August 13, 2024, the band released a single entitled "Gunsmoke", which is the title track from their album released on October 4, 2024.

Personnel

Current members

* Big Dad Ritch (James Richard Earl Anderson) – lead vocals (2004-present) * Cord Pool – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014-present) * Nevada Romo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016-present) * Larado Romo – bass, backing vocals (2018-present) * Joey Mandigo – drums (2021-present)

Former members

* 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 (2007) * John Exall – bass (2004–2018) * Timmy Braun – drums (2011–2019) * Devon Carothers – drums (2019–2021)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Heavy metal musical groups from Texas American groove metal musical groups American southern rock musical groups American hard rock musical groups Musical groups established in 2004 Rock music groups from Texas