Gator Country
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 in Davie, Florida, United States |
| Founder | Jimmy Farrar, Duane Roland, Steve Holland, Bruce Crump, Riff West |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Davie , United States |
| Products | Southern rock music |
Gator Country was a Southern rock ensemble from the United States, originating in Davie, Florida in 2005. The group was established by former Molly Hatchet musicians, including lead vocalist Jimmy Farrar, guitarists Duane Roland and Steve Holland, drummer Bruce Crump, and bassist Riff West. Their name was inspired by the popular track "Gator Country".
In 2006, under Farrar's leadership, the band performed songs such as "Beatin' The Odds", "Bounty Hunter", and "Oh Atlanta".
Background
Founding guitarist Duane Roland passed away on June 19, 2006, at the age of 53. He remained active with the band until May 2006, and his death was due to natural causes.
In July 2006, guitarist Paul Chapman, formerly of Lone Star and UFO, joined the lineup.
The live recording Gator Country Live was issued in 2008 through GWP Records.
During July 2008, lead vocalist Jimmy Farrar experienced a minor stroke but recovered quickly with limited impact and commenced physical rehabilitation shortly thereafter.
Bassist Riff West died in late 2014, followed by drummer Bruce Crump’s death on March 16, 2015, at age 57.
Jimmy Farrar succumbed to heart failure on October 29, 2018, aged 67. Guitarist Paul Chapman died on June 9, 2020, with Steve Holland passing away on August 2, 2020.
Guitarist Linni Disse continued his musical career in Richmond, Virginia, performing with groups such as Sweet Justice and a Molly Hatchet tribute act named Dreams I'll Never See.
Members
- Jimmy Farrar, lead vocals – deceased 2018
- Bruce Crump, drums – deceased 2015
- Duane Roland, guitar – deceased 2006
- Steve Holland, guitar – deceased 2020
- Riff West, bass – deceased 2014
- Linni Disse, guitar
- Paul Chapman, guitar – deceased 2020
- JoAnn Hudson, keyboards
Discography
- "Oh Atlanta", single (2008)
- "Gator Country Live", album (2008)