Big Dad Ritch
James Richard "Big Dad Ritch" Anderson is the lead vocalist of American heavy metal band Texas Hippie Coalition from Denison, Texas.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Denison, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Heavy metal, southern rock, stoner rock, red dirt metal |
| Occupation(s) | Lead vocalist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Entertainment One |
| Associated acts | Texas Hippie Coalition |
| Website | thcofficial |
History
Big Dad Ritch came to prominence in 2004 when he co-founded the red dirt 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 became the founders 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
- 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 9/10/14. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - Steffen, Amie. "Genre-defying band blasts Spicoli's with red dirt metal". WCF Courier. Retrieved 9/10/14. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - "Discography". THCofficial.com. Retrieved 9/10/14. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - Allis, GG. "Interview with BIG DAD RITCH from Texas Hippie Coalition; Touring with @MAYHEMFEST NOW! @THCOFFICIAL". Live High Five. Archived from the original on 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
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