Big Dad Ritch | |
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Big Dad Ritch performing in 2015
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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 | Carved Records |
Associated acts | Texas Hippie Coalition |
Website | thcofficial |
James Richard "Big Dad Ritch" Anderson is the lead vocalist of American heavy metal band Texas Hippie Coalition from Denison, Texas.
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, Big Dad Ritch and Texas Hippie Coalition became the founders of the red dirt metal genre.
Big Dad Ritch, in over a dozen years with Texas Hippie Coalition, has released five full-length albums: Pride of Texas (2008), Rollin' (2010), Peacemaker (2012), Ride On (October 2014), and Dark Side of Black (April 2016).
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