Fred’s Country Fried Rock

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Joe Buck Yourself, “Devil Is On His Way” (2008)

What was that I was saying about one-man bands often being corny? Yeah, here’s another one, but the rule doesn’t apply to Joe Buck, either. You May Also Like: Joe Bailey – ‘Devil in the White City’ (2022) The Long Journey of Joe Bailey’s ‘Devil in the White City’: SomethingRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Wayne Hancock, “87 Southbound” (1997)

Hank III often gets the credit for reviving the traditional country sound. Though he obviously doesn’t have as noticeable a country name, the true godfather of the neo-traditionalist movement might be Wayne “The Train” Hancock. You May Also Like: Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ ForRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Scott H. Biram, “I Want My Mojo Back” (2011)

The one-man band deal is pretty hard to pull off. I’ve heard quite a few that end up coming off as pretty corny. Biram, though, has the skills You May Also Like: How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock

Jamey Johnson, "That Lonesome Song" (2007): Fred's Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson, “That Lonesome Song” (2007): Fred’s Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson stands as one of the few beacons of grit, emotion and honesty remaining on country music radio.

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Whitey Morgan and the 78s, “Where Do You Want It?” (2010)

There are a lot of underground country connections to explore with this song. First off, it’s based on a 2007 incident in which Texas music legend Billy Joe Shaver shot a man at a bar You May Also Like: Billy Joe Shaver, Aug. 17, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Powder Mill, “The Devil in New Orleans” (2011)

There are actually two versions of this number from Missouri-based Southern rockers Powder Mill. The first, “The Devil and New Orleans,” an acoustic country number, appeared on the band’s 2008 album New Mountain. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Powder Keg” (2020): One Track Mind The Blind Boys of Alabama’sRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Fifth on the Floor, “The Fall” (2010)

Fifth on the Floor’s sophomore album Dark and Bloody Ground is loaded with fantastic songs, including the Skynyrd-influenced rocker “Hell if I Know” and the haunting “Distant Memory Lane” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Fred’s Country Fried Rock: Hank Williams III, “Thrown Out of the Bar” (2006)

If there’s a poster child for the underground country movement, it’s Hank III. If you want to talk about a guy that does what he feels, no matter what it is, here’s your guy. You May Also Like: Guy Capecelatro III – Hope Is the Thing With Feathers (2017) HowRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Shooter Jennings, “Outlaw You” (2012)

If Rip Van Winkle were a country music fan waking up today and flipping on the radio, he’d probably be just as confused and lost as the character in Washington Irving’s classic tale. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-StyleRead More