Big Dad Ritch

Big Dad Ritch

Big Dad Ritch performing in 2015
Background information
Origin Denison, Texas, USA
Genres Heavy metal, southern rock, stoner rock
Occupation(s) Lead vocalist
Years active 2004–present
Labels Carved Records
Associated acts Texas Hippie Coalition
Website thcofficial.com

James Richard "Big Dad Ritch" Anderson is the lead vocalist of American heavy metal band Texas Hippie Coalition from Denison, Texas.

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 his ten years with Texas Hippie Coalition, has released four full-length records: "Pride of Texas" (2005), "Rollin" (2009), "Peacemaker" (2012), and "Ride On" (October 2014).[3] and "Dark Shade of Black" ( April 2016)

Other Ventures

Hosstyle Clothing company & Red River Red's sauces.[4]

Discography

With Texas Hippie Coalition

References

  1. Meehan. "5 QUESTIONS WITH BIG DAD RITCH OF TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION". First Order Historians. Retrieved 9/10/14. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. Steffen, Amie. "Genre-defying band blasts Spicoli's with red dirt metal". WCF Courier. Retrieved 9/10/14. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. "Discography". THCofficial.com. Retrieved 9/10/14. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. Allis, GG. "Interview with BIG DAD RITCH from Texas Hippie Coalition; Touring with @MAYHEMFEST NOW! @THCOFFICIAL". Live High Five.

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