Molly Hatchet

Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet at Hellfest 2012
Background information
Origin	Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Genres	Southern rock, boogie rock, hard rock, Southern metal, jam rock
Years active	1975–present
Labels	Epic, Capitol Records, SPV/Steamhammer
Associated acts	The Danny Joe Brown Band, Gator Country
Website	The official website
Members	Dave Hlubek John Galvin Bobby Ingram Phil McCormack Tim Lindsey Shawn Beamer
Past members	Former members

Currently Molly Hatchet is an American Southern rock/hard rock band that formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1971. The band was founded by guitarist Dave Hlubek. The band is known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from their second studio album, Flirtin' with Disaster, released on September 1, 1979.

Molly Hatchet was founded by guitarist Dave Hlubek in 1971. The band originated and was based in Jacksonville, Florida and shared influences and inspiration with what is perhaps the most well-known act in the Southern rock genre, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Steve Holland guitarist and Bass player Banner Thomas joined the Molly Hatchet Band in 1974. Bruce Crump would become the drummer in 1976 and guitarist Duane Roland taking his position in the band in 1975. Hlubek was the band's vocalist prior to Danny Joe Brown's entrance in early 1976. Hlubek along with Banner Thomas also wrote/ Co-Wrote and co-produced many of the band's songs. Hlubek has stated that the demise of Lynyrd Skynyrd opened the door for Molly Hatchet. Members of .38 Special referred the band to manager Pat Armstrong who, with partner Alan Walden, had briefly been co-manager of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1970. Ronnie Van Zant was slated to produce Molly Hatchet's first album, having helped in writing arrangements and directing rehearsals prior to his death. Molly Hatchet cut their first demos in Lynyrd Skynyrd's 8-track recording studio using their equipment. Other demos were cut in Jacksonville's Warehouse Studios. Warner Bros. Records expressed interest in the resulting recordings from these sessions. However, Molly Hatchet ended up being turned down by Warner Bros who instead picked Van Halen over Molly Hatchet. After this setback, Molly Hatchet toured the Florida roadhouse and bar circuit. About six months later, Epic Records signed the band to a recording contract and, in 1977, brought Tom Werman in as producer.