The Groovy Rednecks are an
alt-country
Alternative country, or alternative country rock (sometimes alt-country, insurgent country, Americana, or y'allternative), is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style ...
band from
Los Angeles
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,
California
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, who refer to themselves as being a "country band for people who hate country" and a "Drinkin' Band". The Rednecks consist of vocalist/lyricist Tex Troester, guitarist Bob Ricketts, bassist Steve Seifert, drummer Chris Baily and guitarist Gary Riley.
Since forming in 1991, the Rednecks have played over 900 shows. The band has been considered a top LA Country Band for decades, was named a Top-10 LA Country/Americana band in 2017, and has been featured on the cover and in an in-depth story in the LA Weekly. They record for the label "Chicken Fried Steaks" and have been extolled for their "...wild, hootin’ and hollerin’ country rock..."
As of 2020, they've released five CDs.
Members
*Tex Troester – Vocals (founder)
*Bob Ricketts – Guitar
*Steve Seifert - Bass
*Gary Riley – Guitar / mandolin
*Chris Bailey - Drums
Discography
*1997: ''Buzzed''
*1999: ''Wishful Drinking''
*2003: ''Ass Grabbin’ Country''
*2006: ''Loud Mouth Drunks''
*2013: Tawdry Tales
References
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American alternative country groups
Musical groups established in 1991
1991 establishments in California