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Hillbilly Royalty, Johnny Hammer formerly with Uncle Slim has teamed up with Happy and Goat formerly
with Southern Bred.
I'M THE MAN AND YOU AIN'T is the first single recently recorded in Madison,
TN at the Junction Recording Studio and the demo release climbed to #1 on internet radio stations. Thus inspired by writing sessions, the three have formed the Happy Goat Band and
currently wrapping up their project called "HAMMERBILLY". It's a
countryfide raw rootsy southern alternative rock blend of rhythm and melodies,
steeped in the traditions of country, folk, and neo-hillbilly lyrics. Hard Drivin' rhythms, intricate melodies and counter melodies, with the old fashion story telling lyrics that really mean something or conjure up emotions. The
result is 100 proof goat buttin', mule kickin', happy gettin' renditions that
will crank your mind. The boys are chompin' at the bit to get out and bring
their own brand of Southern Alternative Country Rock Music to your town.
Make no mistake these guys on stage know how to get it done and ROCK a crowd.
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JOHNNY HAMMER - Guitar / Lead Vocals - Grandson of Country Music pioneers Kitty Wells ( "the Queen of Country Music" ) and Johnnie Wright started in show business at the age of 5. After years of touring and producing other artists Johnny has decided to get out front and see what it's like. This is the first band that Johnny has been the featured vocalist. Understandably he gets a lot of his influence from his roots. His mother Carol Sue Wright at age 17 was a staff writer with Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Mel Tillis and others and Cedawood publishing company in Nashville. Hammer's dad worked at Record World which gave Johnny great opportunities to listen to advance copies of all the hit records in all genres coming out at the time, and meet these artists backstage at concerts. John Sr. was also active on the NARAS board helping in decisions of the GRAMMY AWARS SHOWS as well as starting what is now known as the CMT Flameworty awards. Johnny at a young age was able to watch at work the great producers of the time such as Owen Bradley. Playing drums professionally, he got to work with the greats of Country Music, while honing his skills listening to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elton John, the Who, Steely Dan, Charlie Daniels, Sex Pistols and Gino Vanelli. Naturally he gained a very diverse musical base which comes out through his original music. |
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HAPPY - Bass / Vocals - the Man of Mystery from parts unknown....... However you may have recognized HAPPY from some of his movie appearances-Chasing the White Dragon, The System Within, American Outlaws and voice over for Creature Comforts (Aardmore the hamster). Happy rocks the stage and entertains the masses who are brave enough to witness. Not only a very memoriable character but he is truly a rocker that you will never forget. Happy's experiences through life and behind the camera lens are making him a prolific songwriter.
Happy's Myspace quote sums him up pretty well...... |
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GOAT - Lead Guitar / Vocals -Goat is a second generation music performer. His mom, Jo Miller of the Miller Sisters, performed across the country and were regular members of the Louisiana Hay Ride. Goat's mom was also recording records at Sun records the same time Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash were busting it wide open. It's no guess where Goat got his blend of Country, Rock, Rhytm and Blues. His signature virtuoso lead lines are a definite part of the Happy Goat band sound. Be sure to stop by the Miller Sisters myspace site and say HOWDY and listen to the early forms of Rock N Roll that molded from their sound. |