Gator Country
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Gator Country is an American
Southern rock
band formed in Davie, Florida
in 2005 by several ex-members of the Southern rock
group Molly Hatchet
. The band, founded by vocalist Jimmy Farrar, gutarist Duane Roland
, drummer Bruce Crump
, guitarist Steve Holland, and bassist Riff West took its name from the title of the hit song "Gator Country".
In 2006 Gator Country, led by vocalist Jimmy Farrar, continue to perform popular songs such as "Beatin' The Odds", "Bounty Hunter" as well as "Oh Atlanta".
died at his home in St. Augustine, Florida
at the age of 53 according to Bobby Ingram on the Molly Hatchet
MySpace
website. He had been playing with the band Gator Country as late as May 2006. His death was listed as being of "natural causes" according to a June 25, 2006 The Boston Globe
Associated Press
obituary report.
Guitarist Paul Chapman
joined the band in July 2006.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
band formed in Davie, Florida
Davie, Florida
Davie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. The town's population was 91,992 at the 2010 census.- History :Davie was founded by Jake Tannebaum and Tamara Toussaint. The original name of the town was Zona. In 1909 R.P. Davie assisted then Governor Broward by draining the swamplands...
in 2005 by several ex-members of the Southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
group Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
. The band, founded by vocalist Jimmy Farrar, gutarist Duane Roland
Duane Roland
Duane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
, drummer Bruce Crump
Bruce Crump
Bruce Crump was the longtime drummer with the rock band Molly Hatchet. He left in 1982 and rejoined in 1984, and left again sometime around 1990. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 80's, and appeared on their Live After Dark recording...
, guitarist Steve Holland, and bassist Riff West took its name from the title of the hit song "Gator Country".
In 2006 Gator Country, led by vocalist Jimmy Farrar, continue to perform popular songs such as "Beatin' The Odds", "Bounty Hunter" as well as "Oh Atlanta".
2006
On Monday, June 19, 2006, founding guitarist Duane RolandDuane Roland
Duane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
died at his home in St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United...
at the age of 53 according to Bobby Ingram on the Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
MySpace
MySpace
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website. He had been playing with the band Gator Country as late as May 2006. His death was listed as being of "natural causes" according to a June 25, 2006 The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has been owned by The New York Times Company since 1993...
Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
obituary report.
Guitarist Paul Chapman
Paul Chapman (musician)
Paul William "Tonka" Chapman is a Welsh rock guitarist best known for his work in bands such as UFO and Lone Star. Chapman is well known by his nickname "Tonka", allegedly acquired because of his indestructible qualities.-Early career :...
joined the band in July 2006.
2008
In July 2008, the Gator Country band web site reported that lead singer Jimmy Farrar had suffered a mild stroke. According to the web site: "It is true that Jimmy, our beloved brother and front man, suffered a stroke a couple of weeks ago. He woke up, as he puts it, "Feelin' kind of funky" on his left side. As strokes go, it was a mild one and he is having very minimal effects as a result. The first morning in the hospital they had him up and walking the halls and he's been mobile ever since. The only complaint he has is a little weakness in his left arm. Some physical therapy is expected to help with that."Members
- Jimmy Farrar, vocalist
- Bruce CrumpBruce CrumpBruce Crump was the longtime drummer with the rock band Molly Hatchet. He left in 1982 and rejoined in 1984, and left again sometime around 1990. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 80's, and appeared on their Live After Dark recording...
, drummer - Duane RolandDuane RolandDuane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
, guitarist 1952 - 2006 - Steve Holland, guitarist
- Riff West, bassist
- Linni Disse, guitarist
- Paul ChapmanPaul Chapman (musician)Paul William "Tonka" Chapman is a Welsh rock guitarist best known for his work in bands such as UFO and Lone Star. Chapman is well known by his nickname "Tonka", allegedly acquired because of his indestructible qualities.-Early career :...
, guitarist