Artist description The last of the Outlaws

Music Style Acid/Gangster/Outlaw Country/Renegade Bluegrass

Musical Influences Hank Sr., Johnny Cash, Frank Zappa, ,Waylon Jennings, Black Sabbath, Chinga Chavin, Butthole Surfers, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, David Allen Coe, Niel Young, Pink Floyd, S.O.D., Jerry Reed, Highwaymen, Flatt & Scruggs, Dave Dudley, Red Simpson, liquor, drugs, cheap women, big rigs, Slayer...

Similar Artists Hartwood

Artist History Cleetus & Murl Hartwood began experimenting with their brand of 'acid/gangsta/outlaw country with a 4-track recording, "I only hit ya cuz I love ya" in 1994.

Group Members Cleetus Hartwood: Guitar/Vocals, Murl Hartwood: Guitar/Vocals, Lee Harvey Hartwood: Banjo/Guitar/Harp, Billy Bob Hartwood: Harp/waterpipe (left group), R.J del Negro: Drums/Vocals (currently in jail) replaced by cousin Rufus Hartwood, Felipe Sarzo: Bass (deceased and replaced by cousin/brother Enrique: also deceased) Replaced by Cousin Sol: Bass (not pictured but there for us, nonetheless), Tex Styles: Pedal Steel, Fiddle, Mandolin, Some Banjo...(currently runnin' from the law)replaced by Slim Hartwood.

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, vocals, DJ's, liquor bottles, waterpipes, potatoes...

Albums Just buy the DAM Disc (mp3.com 1999), Made in 'Merica (mp3.com2000)

Press Reviews Self-proclaimed shock-country band Hartwood is among the growing legions of bands inspired by Elvis, Hank Williams and the Butthole Surfers. By combining classic redneck white-trash themes -- trailers, incest and truckin' -- with punk, country and rock 'n roll influences, Hartwood is drinking and gambling their way out of the backwoods and into the limelight. Look for their upcoming release, Doublewide, on 213 Records.-riffage.com- "lower than pathetic but I couldn't find a minus ten rating-" riffage.com listener review- "I find the song repulsive,and the Description: "The (un)official song of the Southern Baptist's Convention" offensive." -another riffage.com listener review in reference to "I only hit ya cuz I love ya""

Additional Info Visit www.hartwood.net

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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