I was born and raised in Alabama, and lived there for almost thirty years, and I'm a *big* Southern rock fan! I love all of the very popular bands, such as The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and all of their classic albums, but in recent years, I have really gotten into The Outlaws, and their '75 debut album is now my favorite Southern rock album of all time! Love Wet Willie too-- funky and from Bama! 🙂
@@JohnnyRacerX I know what you mean! The guitar solos on that song *always* blow me away, no matter how many times I hear them! For me, GG&HT is the ultimate Southern rock guitar anthem-- it doesn't get any better than that! 🙂
1)Any Skynyrd 2)Any Allman 3)Molly Hatchetts 1st or 2nd 4)Blackfoot Strikes, Tomcattin', or Marauder 5)Any ZZ Top (Yes, I include them). 6)Any Marshall Tucker 7)first Rossington Collins 8)38 Special Rockin' or Wild-Eyed Boys 9) Hydra 1st Album 10) Point Blank 1st or 2nd (I prefer 2nd).
Dig that Hydra album, surprised at how good it was, never heard much about them! Just discovered Point Black album, found it at my local Book Off, used CD for a few dollars, and was blown away by the fiery guitars and rockin' edge to the album!
Haven’t seen anyone mention this, but the Henry Paul Band, Grey Ghost from 1978. Henry left the Outlaws to start his own band. He never hit it big commercially, but this record is amongst my top 5 Southern Rock favorites.
Very nice list! I would add a couple of my favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils' first album, Pure Prairie League Bustin Out, and Point Blank's debut album.
Great show. I was afraid Black Oak Arkansas and Wet Willie would not be on the list but they are in honorable mentions and so everything is fine and life is good!
1. Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) 2. The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East 3. ZZ Top - Tres Hombres 4. Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' with Disaster 5. Blackfoot - Strikes 6. The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion 7. The Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies (1993) 8. Gov't Mule - Dose 9. The Marshall Tucker Band (1973) 10. Outlaws (1975)
As a Jacksonville, FL resident, I love it every time Southern Rock is mentioned and I love Pete's affection/appreciation for the genre. My little city was the birthplace of some of the greatest music ever made. A band from Atlanta, the Black Crowes, would be great for a newbie (espcially the 2nd album). EDIT I see that stevierv22 below mentioned this one. GREAT album
Love your list, Pete! Although they’re newer than the classic bands you mentioned, I’d have to put Drive By Truckers on my list. I’d also have to carve out a spot for Gov’t Mule. John, keyboard player for the current lineup of Molly Hatchet, shops at the record store where I work.
I lived in Jacksonville, FL for 30 years. I got to see alot of these groups at local clubs when they were working on new stuff. Several of the surviving members of Skynrd would come in to where I worked.
10. Charlie Daniels Band Fire On The Mountain 1974 9. Greg Allman Playing Up A Storm 1977 8. Molly Hatchet Flirtin With Disaster 1979 7. ZZ top Tres Hombres 1973 6. Atlanta Rhythm Section Champagne Jam 1978 5. Outlaws Debut 1975 4. 38 Special Rockin Into The Night 1979 3. Marshall Tucker Band debut 1973 2..Lynyrd Skynyrd Pronounced 1973 1. Allman Brothers Band Eat A Peach 1972 (Chosen for a newbie gettin into Southern Rock because dbl album mixes studio, live, and long jams)
The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Blackfoot, 38 Special, Rossington-Collins, ARS, and a mention of Black Oak Arkansas. Nailed it. If forced to rank my Top 5 --- 1. Outlaws, 2. Lynyrd Skynyrd 3. Molly Hatchet, 4. 38 Special, 5. Blackfoot
I’m 55 and lived my whole life in ATL…I LOVE classic southern rock. In 1975-79/80 era it was all over rock radio esp in south. Made a southern fried playlist on iTunes 10 yrs ago and it has 500+ songs from over 100 bands. Btw, great list for newbies Pete!
My '70's Southern Rock' playlist is about 580 tracks deep (a lot of it's including lesser-known bands). For ALL SR I have about 1,200 tracks across 300 different albums - great genre!
I never took an interest in southern rock. But now that I'm retired and more open to new Genres of music. I've just just discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd. I like them. This episode was perfect for me. I've heard of some of these bands. I own ZZ Topps whole discography always thought they were blues rock. I'm excited to check out the other bands. I also enjoy your album reviews. Thank you.
Agree about ZZ - I think what's largely 'missing' (for me) is the (significant) Country influence. I see them as a blues/rock/boogie (party) band too. That's actually primarily what to me keeps a lot of Southern bands from being Southern Rock. Then other bands who're too Country & are missing the Rock element. Like many of today's Country/crossover acts...BTW why no "Northen Rock"?🤷♂
Hi Pete, long time viewer and don't comment much but wanted to say thanks for the video. Nice to revisit these albums and give them a listen again. Appreciate all of the time and work that you do!
Born in the south, live in the south, raised with this music and of the bands Pete mentions, saw several them before or right after they had recording contracts. One of the advantages of living in north central Florida at the time these bands came up. Can't/won't disagree with the ones listed by Pete and other commentators already posted. A genre of music that never tires for this listener. Thanks, Pete, for offering a road map for those interested in listening to this genre. But would say personal the number one choice for a newbie would be the Lynyrd Skynyrd debut. Thanks for this episode. Looking forward to the ones to come to expand the horizons in those genres.
Already a lover of southern rock like most people here . Have many of Pete’s suggestions already . But for fun saved all 10 recommendations to a new playlist on Spotify sat in my garden this sunny afternoon with a nice bottle of wine and put the playlist on random play and still enjoying . I can see more wine being opened ..Thank you Pete for the wonderful afternoon southern chill . And thank all the other posters for their selections too sure will pick the bones out of them for future music and wine chill out afternoons ❤❤Sending love to you all 💕💕💕😘😘😘
For newer SR albums try this as a playlist: The Brothers Bright/A Song Treasury Caleb Johnson/Born From Southern Ground Doc Holliday /Good Time Music The Georgia Thunderbolts/Southern Rock From Rome Ghost Riders/Five Honey Island Swamp Band/Custom Deluxe, Good To You & Demolition Day Hot Spring Water/Of A Morning Laidlaw - s/t Poco/The Wildwood Sessions Sam Morrow/Gettin' By On Gettin' Down
Hi Pete a great choice of albums there i have them all , being a Brit i grew up with Zep & Sabbath etc then about 1975 i discovered Southern Rock it is always my go to style of music on a nice sunny day just good time music.
Great vid Pete. I've always been a hard rock/heavy metal guy, but when I look back, I also listened to a lot of southern "fried" rock (as we called it in my neck of the woods). There was so many different genres of music in the 70s and 80s, with the music overlapping genres in so many of these albums, that you couldn't help listen to southern rock and loving it! Bands back then were no afraid to experiemnt and do there own thing back then. I certainly miss it and I hope folks who see this vid check these bands out. Seriously, it's great stuff, especially when sitting outside in the shade with a cold beer.
1. Eat A Peach - ALLMAN BROTHERS 2. Second Helping - LYNYRD SKYNYRD 3. Tres Hombres - ZZ TOP 4. Carolina Dreams - MARSHALL TUCKER BAND 5. Flirtin’ With Disaster - MOLLY HATCHET 6. Fire On The Mountain - CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 7. Self titled - The OUTLAWS 8. Strikes - BLACKFOOT 9. Dixie Chicken - LITTLE FEAT 10. Wild Eyed Southern Boys - .38 SPECIAL
That's a tough list to beat. I luv Eat a Peach and Second Helping (my favs from those two), but I think I would rather listen to Tomcattin' over Strikes. Just a little change in your top 10:)
Agree about The ABB...they preferred "an improvising band from the South" over southern Rock. B&S, though, I agree with your comments. It's a very eclectic album. No Duane...but Chuck Leavell really adds a different vibe.
The Marshall Tucker Band's Searchin' For a Rainbow (1975) is an oft-overlooked gem. For me it conveys the South more vividly than any other music. Toy Caldwell's songwriting was absolutely in the groove, and George McCorkle's one song, Fire On The Mountain, is a masterpiece.
An album that never gets mentioned because it was incorrectly labeled. The Kentucky Headhunters, Pickin on Nashville. That's why they named the album that because they were a southern rock band incorrectly labeled as country band. They lost their lead singer and later became a country band. But picking on Nashville, excellent vocals. Cranking guitar.
Brothers and Sisters by The Allman Brothers Band is my favorite southern rock album of all time because of Jessica being on the video game Guitar Hero 2 if you remember that video game, Pete.
It is amazing how Black Oak Arkansas gets ignored on these things. They were hugely popular at one stage. They even played at the 74 California Jam. Yes, I know they got an honorable mention.
I think one needs to include Tony Joe White albums, he wrote 'Rainy Night in Georgia'. Also I think early CCR albums warrant starter list inclusion. Interesting format - cheers!
...and The Marshall Tucker s/t album a couple of months earlier. Also their Way Out West live tour recording (in SF with the Allmans), also around that same time. Their first tour
Some good choices. Southern Rock is undisputedly all American and so some of the choices like Marshal Tucker, The Allman Brothers and Charlie Daniels are more country loaded, so might not have the same appeal to those outside of the states, unless they are already big country fans. So Molly Hatchet, ZZ-Top, 38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot are the first choices that will likely appeal to the widest audience. All the choices from these bands are good jumping off points. The other honourable mentions are also worth checking out.
Lovin' the Newbie Starter Kit for different rock genres!!! My picks(no order).... * ALLMAN BROS. Self-titled album. *MOLLY HATCHET Self-titled album. *ZZ TOP: Dequello. *THE OUTLAWS: Ghost Riders In The Sky. *THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Self-titled album. * LYNYRD SKYNRD: Gimme Back My Bullets. *38 SPECIAL: Special Forces. *BLACKFOOT: Strikes. *JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS: Pardon Me. * CRY OF LOVE: Brother. A little country,deep in the blues, and big guitar riffs!!!
**Bands chosen may not be all Southern but that sound. Not in any particular order except for Skynyrd that is #1** 1. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Pronouced.." 2. Molly Hatchet "Flirtin' With Disaster" 3. Marshall Tucker Band "Carolina Dreams 4. Charlie Daniels Band "Million Mile Reflections" 5. Allman Brothers Band "Brothers And Sisters" 6. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Cosmo's Factory" 7. Ozark Mountain Daredevils "Ozark Mountain Daredevils" 8. ZZ Top "Tres Hombres" 9. New Riders Of The Purple Sage "The Adventures of Panama Red" 10. Byrds "Sweethearts Of The Rodeo" Plus anything by the Flying Burito Brothers / Gram Parsons as well.. Also want to mention White Mansions it is a concept albums featuring many including Eric Clapton.. Also Outlaws any album as well.. And Amazing Rhythm Aces "Stacked Deck".. They are countless.. Note ones chosen could really be any album..
Note i posted before Pete aired.. Without Byrds / New Riders / Burrito Bros there never would've been Southern Rock.. Even Greg Allman said that himself.. But we all got different opinions and that is fine.. Keeps it interesting..
Hard rock fans may like to check out the four horsemen. They only had one album- nobody said it was easy. 90s. Think a cross between ac/dc and skynerd. Rockin is my business, nobody said it was easy and tired wings were hits.
Half this list could be Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you're looking to get into Southern Rock just go out and get the first five Lynyrd Skynyrd albums immediately
I had LS first album when it came out, but Allman Bros were already on their 3rd album. LS lost a little after their 2nd album but their 1st is thee essential So Rock genre.
Perfect video! I only own the first batch of Hatchet albums, and really haven't given the genre much attention aside as well from the first Skynard album.
I noticed that someone in the comments had CCR's Cosmos Factory. There is a rural feel to CCR's music and they sound like a country rock band. What's not country rock about "Green River"? Would you place them in the country rock category? Just curious. Super good list, by the way.
I really didn’t want anything to do with Southern anything when I was a kid. It wasn’t until I started to enjoy classic country and soul, that I understood.
My experience with southern rock mirrors yours. Better late than never! Currently buying up Marshall Tucker Band and Outlaws albums. Amazing musicianship from both bands (and all other bands Pete mentioned!) and love the storytelling and southern flavor takes me out of my urban landscape. Today's southern rock, like Blackberry Smoke, Whiskey Myers and Turnpike Troubadors is killin' it - just awesome music!
Pete, couldn't agree with you more on those top 10 Southern Rockers. I have several cd's from all of them. I'm glad you mentioned ARS, because I think Ronnie Hammond had one of the best voices in Southern Rock. Speaking of which, and I'm sure that I'm in the minority on this, but I liked the later Hatchet albums with Phil McCormack on vocals. Their live album "Locked and Loaded" is fantastic. Props to the Outlaws, although it wasn't mentioned, "Bring It Back Alive" is arguably one of the best live albums ever. Thanks again for the video.
Great show Pete. I own or know well all the LPs you recommended with the exception of Blackfoot who I've been meaning to check out. I will definitely get around to it given your recommendation. While not worthy of a Top 10 Southern Rock Album slot due to lack of sales, one of my all-time Southern Rock LPs was the first Sea Level album (1977) which group included several former Allman Brother alumni. Sea Level didn't make it big, but they were very talented and exceptionally versatile. Chuck Leavell (keyboards, vocals) played a lot with Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones over the years as an unofficial band member on studio albums and part of the touring ensemble. Definitely worth a listen.
Born in GA, raised in Newburgh, NY Blackfoot - LOVE THEM 38 Special - they had a BIG sound and sizzling hot lead guitarists. Back Oak Arkansas - Race With the Devil Molly Hatchet started my Southern Rock journey. I liked Skynyrd.
Point Blank? As much as i like 'free bird', i'd choose 'stars and scars' every time! Even their AOR albums were decent (great white line - outstanding track!). Cheers! 🎶
I've been thinking about Gary Rossington a lot lately and obviously he played a major part of the southern rock genre. Can't go wrong with any of the first five Lynyrd Skynyrd albums. But, I've been listening to 'Twenty' (1997) recently and it's pretty dang good!
Though Skynyrd is my all time favorite band Wet Willie is the epitome of a Southern Rock. "Keep on Smilin" Leona" Grits Ain't Groceries" "Country Side of Life" Dixie Rock" "Shout Bamalama" It just don't get any more southern than those songs
Great show as always. Would love to hear that genre revitalized in this generation with this generation. I try and like Black Berry Smoke, but they tend to lean in a more of commercial country vibe. Charlie Starr is a great talent but not enough piss and vinegar. Raging Slabs first two releases are in the southern rock vein with some heavy.
1. ZZ Top - Tres Hombres 2. Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' with Disaster 3. Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced Lynyrd Skynyrd) 4. Black Oak Arkansas - High on the Hog 5. Blackfoot - Strikes 6. 38 Special - Wild-Eyed Southern Boys 7. Doc Holliday - Doc Holliday Rides Again 8. Outlaws - Outlaws 9. Point Blank - Point Blank 10. Potliquor - First Taste I would put Marshall Tucker Band, Allman Brothers Band but I'm actually not a fan of either. Wet Willie and Little Feat I've never listened to.
Great list, yea I would give wet Willie and little feat a listen both have great studio albums throughout the 70s and have classic live albums imo. Little feat waiting for Columbus is a fantastic live album I would give it a listen as introduction
1) Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced... (1973) 2) Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach (1972) 3) ZZ Top - Tres Hombres (1973) 4) Marshall Tucker Band - S/T (1973) 5) Outlaws - S/T (1975) 6) Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' With Diaster (1979) 7) Blackfoot - Marauder (1981) 8) Copperhead - S/T 9) Atlanta Rhythm Section - A Rock And Roll Alternative (1976) 10) Charlie Daniels Band - Fire On The Mountain (1974) Honorable Mentions: .38 Special - Wild Eyed Southern Boys Doc Holliday - Rides Again Black Oak Arkansas - High On The Hog Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin' Black Crowes - Southern Harmony and Musical Companion Hydra - S/T
@@glenfinston704 Thanks Glen. But like Pete said there are so many other albums that I had to leave off, including the four Allman Brothers Band albums, the rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant era albums, as well as other ZZ Top, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band and Blackfoot albums.
@@christophercoles4401 Great list Christopher, I also like some great modern southern rock bands like blackberry smoke, you can pick any album by them I like Whippoorwill, find a light, and their latest Be right here. Also Allman Betts band really great band if you like Allman brothers band
I just can't get into tres hombres it's one of those album everybody loves but I just can't get into. But I'll never give up on it I'll give it another spin now after this
The only thing I have a problem with when it comes to Molly Hatchet is their album covers make it look like they're an epic, Manowar/Manilla Road style US power metal band when that couldn't be further from the truth.
To be fair Molly Hatchet came before Manowar and Manilla Road and power metal. I love Molly Hatchet's album covers. No........ Molly Hatchet aren't power metal but who cares? Why does it have to be a power metal album to have a cool or epic album cover?
Here in Europe the southern rock they were not as popular as the rest of the styles. In America it was more popular and it's normal. I remember as a child at the end of the seventies, listening to "Blackfoot" a lot! But... the bands that created millions of southern rock fans here in Europe is the Lynyrd Skynyrd with the album "Pronounced 'Lĕh 'nérd 'Skin 'nérd" and the ZZ Top with the their first three/four releases! That's what I remember as a child then!
One of my favorite genres here in the south of Europe! hahaha. Blackfoot's Marauder is the best for me from this bunch, although all are great. I couldn't really get into Charlie Daniels Band, too much fiddle. I'll try the album you mentioned. Skynyrd's first is such a tremendous album. I always listen to these bands in the summer, in the car.
Solid list of classic Southern Rock bands & great records. I would add CCR, The Doobie Bros, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Dixie Dregs, Charlie Daniels, The Band, The Eagles, The Georgia Satellites, Johnny Winter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Kentucky Headhunters, Drive-By Truckers, Point Blank, Blackberry Smoke, Whiskey Myers, The Cadillac Three, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alabama Shakes, Larkin Poe, Kings of Leon, The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zac Brown Band, Black Stone Cherry, A Thousand Horses, The Derek Trucks Band, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Jackyl, Leon Russell, Lonnie Mack, Marcus King Band, Robert Jon & the Wreck, The Steel Woods, The Wood Bros, Potliquor, Band of Heathens, The Georgia Thunderbolts, Them Dirty Roses, Little Feat, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, The Jompson Bros, The Magpie Salute. Many of these may not technically fit all the parameters of southern rock, but they all have elements that scream southern rock.
I don't know if these bands are Southern bands or not Poco the amazing rhythm aces Ozark mountain dare devils he Band. New rider's of the purple sage maybe fireball the early eagles. Like you said there are a lot thanks for another great show
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Pete, love your diversity. The Ozark Mtn Daredevils were and still are one of my favs.
There are still a lot of us OMD fans out here! Something about their music really stands the test of time.
I was born and raised in Alabama, and lived there for almost thirty years, and I'm a *big* Southern rock fan! I love all of the very popular bands, such as The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and all of their classic albums, but in recent years, I have really gotten into The Outlaws, and their '75 debut album is now my favorite Southern rock album of all time! Love Wet Willie too-- funky and from Bama! 🙂
Right with you on the Outlaws being my #1 all-time. GG&HT is the one song I would have to have if I could only pick one song !
@@JohnnyRacerX I know what you mean! The guitar solos on that song *always* blow me away, no matter how many times I hear them! For me, GG&HT is the ultimate Southern rock guitar anthem-- it doesn't get any better than that! 🙂
1)Any Skynyrd
2)Any Allman
3)Molly Hatchetts 1st or 2nd
4)Blackfoot Strikes, Tomcattin', or Marauder
5)Any ZZ Top (Yes, I include them).
6)Any Marshall Tucker
7)first Rossington Collins
8)38 Special Rockin' or Wild-Eyed Boys
9) Hydra 1st Album
10) Point Blank 1st or 2nd (I prefer 2nd).
Gotta have tthe first 2 Point Blank lp's, in fact I rank them higher than ZZ Top
The third Point Blank was also great and had several kickass rockers on it.
Dig that Hydra album, surprised at how good it was, never heard much about them! Just discovered Point Black album, found it at my local Book Off, used CD for a few dollars, and was blown away by the fiery guitars and rockin' edge to the album!
Blackberry Smoke - Whippoorwill is a current southern rock band that is a must listen
Excellent, my favorite of modern southern rock band right now. I like all of their albums as well but yes the Whippoorwill is amazing album
this is my favourite band
Haven’t seen anyone mention this, but the Henry Paul Band, Grey Ghost from 1978. Henry left the Outlaws to start his own band. He never hit it big commercially, but this record is amongst my top 5 Southern Rock favorites.
Great album
Absolutely killer southern rock album! From top to bottom! GET IT!
Glad you mentioned The Rossington Collins Band. Love their first album. Dale Krantz is an awesome vocalist!
Thank you Pete for giving ARS love! Many forget about them. They have 4-5 solid releases
Great show Great list Atlanta Rhythm Section is a Great Southern Rock Band ☮️
Yeah any of the top 5 are no-brainer picks: ARS/Allmans/Outlaws/Skynyrd/Tucker
I pretty much totally agree with this list, but I would swap Strikes for Marauder
Very nice list! I would add a couple of my favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils' first album, Pure Prairie League Bustin Out, and Point Blank's debut album.
Great show.
I was afraid Black Oak Arkansas and Wet Willie would not be on the list but they are in honorable mentions and so everything is fine and life is good!
Love B.O.A.
Anything and everything by the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd (the Ronnie Van Zant era). Two of my very favourite bands.
RIP Dicky Betts.
Thanks. Pete. Enjoyed the episode. 👍💯
There are a lot great Southern based Rock Bands and I really
like all of them Thanks Pete.🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁
1. Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)
2. The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
3. ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
4. Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' with Disaster
5. Blackfoot - Strikes
6. The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
7. The Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies (1993)
8. Gov't Mule - Dose
9. The Marshall Tucker Band (1973)
10. Outlaws (1975)
Excellent list!!! Every album ❤
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Nicely Done.👍
Brilliant list, Pete, nice t-shirt too!!
As a Jacksonville, FL resident, I love it every time Southern Rock is mentioned and I love Pete's affection/appreciation for the genre. My little city was the birthplace of some of the greatest music ever made. A band from Atlanta, the Black Crowes, would be great for a newbie (espcially the 2nd album). EDIT I see that stevierv22 below mentioned this one. GREAT album
Love your list, Pete!
Although they’re newer than the classic bands you mentioned, I’d have to put Drive By Truckers on my list. I’d also have to carve out a spot for Gov’t Mule.
John, keyboard player for the current lineup of Molly Hatchet, shops at the record store where I work.
I really enjoy these 'starter kit' episodes. Excellent idea
I lived in Jacksonville, FL for 30 years. I got to see alot of these groups at local clubs when they were working on new stuff. Several of the surviving members of Skynrd would come in to where I worked.
Perfect selection for newbies. It's a fine time to be getting into Southern rock. The genre is going through a spectacular renaissance.
Dont sleep on REBEL MEETS REBEL. Fantastic southern rock album.
10. Charlie Daniels Band Fire On The Mountain 1974
9. Greg Allman Playing Up A Storm 1977
8. Molly Hatchet Flirtin With Disaster 1979
7. ZZ top Tres Hombres 1973
6. Atlanta Rhythm Section Champagne Jam 1978
5. Outlaws Debut 1975
4. 38 Special Rockin Into The Night 1979
3. Marshall Tucker Band debut
1973
2..Lynyrd Skynyrd Pronounced 1973
1. Allman Brothers Band Eat A Peach 1972
(Chosen for a newbie gettin into Southern Rock because dbl album mixes studio, live, and long jams)
Great selections TruckerKev!
@@glenfinston704 thank you Glen🤠
Great list Trucker Kev all great albums and many honorable mentions
@@tylerpatterson4787 thanks Tyler. Was a little tricky on this one. I didn't want to double the bands.
Playin' Up a Storm is underrated. Bad cover, great songs!
The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Blackfoot, 38 Special, Rossington-Collins, ARS, and a mention of Black Oak Arkansas. Nailed it. If forced to rank my Top 5 --- 1. Outlaws, 2. Lynyrd Skynyrd 3. Molly Hatchet, 4. 38 Special, 5. Blackfoot
Thanks, Pete!
Great list Pete! For me I would also include some 70's Elvin Bishop and Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
Bring it back alive, The Outlaws has been one of my favorites for 40 years.
I’m 55 and lived my whole life in ATL…I LOVE classic southern rock. In 1975-79/80 era it was all over rock radio esp in south.
Made a southern fried playlist on iTunes 10 yrs ago and it has 500+ songs from over 100 bands. Btw, great list for newbies Pete!
My '70's Southern Rock' playlist is about 580 tracks deep (a lot of it's including lesser-known bands). For ALL SR I have about 1,200 tracks across 300 different albums - great genre!
I never took an interest in southern rock. But now that I'm retired and more open to new Genres of music. I've just just discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd. I like them. This episode was perfect for me.
I've heard of some of these bands. I own ZZ Topps whole discography always thought they were blues rock. I'm excited to check out the other bands. I also enjoy your album reviews.
Thank you.
Agree about ZZ - I think what's largely 'missing' (for me) is the (significant) Country influence. I see them as a blues/rock/boogie (party) band too. That's actually primarily what to me keeps a lot of Southern bands from being Southern Rock. Then other bands who're too Country & are missing the Rock element. Like many of today's Country/crossover acts...BTW why no "Northen Rock"?🤷♂
agree 100% with this list...one more "honorable mention," if I may...the first 2 albums from Point Blank.
Very solid band
Hi Pete, long time viewer and don't comment much but wanted to say thanks for the video. Nice to revisit these albums and give them a listen again. Appreciate all of the time and work that you do!
Great choices Pete. I would substitute the debut by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Stacked Deck by the Amazing Rhythm Aces.
Ya got em all! Great job.
Born in the south, live in the south, raised with this music and of the bands Pete mentions, saw several them before or right after they had recording contracts. One of the advantages of living in north central Florida at the time these bands came up. Can't/won't disagree with the ones listed by Pete and other commentators already posted. A genre of music that never tires for this listener. Thanks, Pete, for offering a road map for those interested in listening to this genre. But would say personal the number one choice for a newbie would be the Lynyrd Skynyrd debut. Thanks for this episode. Looking forward to the ones to come to expand the horizons in those genres.
Charlie Daniels says ZZ Top is Southern Rock. That's good enough for me.
A great rock channel
I’m from the Great Southern Land (Australia) - love your Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
18:00 Wet Willie. The Little Feat of southern rock.
Excellent video,Pete👍
Point Blank with Johnny O on vocals !! Henry Paul Band,Blackfoot all ya need
Already a lover of southern rock like most people here . Have many of Pete’s suggestions already . But for fun saved all 10 recommendations to a new playlist on Spotify sat in my garden this sunny afternoon with a nice bottle of wine and put the playlist on random play and still enjoying . I can see more wine being opened ..Thank you Pete for the wonderful afternoon southern chill . And thank all the other posters for their selections too sure will pick the bones out of them for future music and wine chill out afternoons ❤❤Sending love to you all 💕💕💕😘😘😘
For newer SR albums try this as a playlist:
The Brothers Bright/A Song Treasury
Caleb Johnson/Born From Southern Ground
Doc Holliday /Good Time Music
The Georgia Thunderbolts/Southern Rock From Rome
Ghost Riders/Five
Honey Island Swamp Band/Custom Deluxe, Good To You & Demolition Day
Hot Spring Water/Of A Morning
Laidlaw - s/t
Poco/The Wildwood Sessions
Sam Morrow/Gettin' By On Gettin' Down
Hi Pete a great choice of albums there i have them all , being a Brit i grew up with Zep & Sabbath etc then about 1975 i discovered Southern Rock it is always my go to style of music on a nice sunny day just good time music.
Great vid Pete. I've always been a hard rock/heavy metal guy, but when I look back, I also listened to a lot of southern "fried" rock (as we called it in my neck of the woods). There was so many different genres of music in the 70s and 80s, with the music overlapping genres in so many of these albums, that you couldn't help listen to southern rock and loving it! Bands back then were no afraid to experiemnt and do there own thing back then. I certainly miss it and I hope folks who see this vid check these bands out. Seriously, it's great stuff, especially when sitting outside in the shade with a cold beer.
I'd give this episode a like just for the tee Pete is wearing! Turns out the clip deserved it on its own merit 🙂
1. Eat A Peach - ALLMAN BROTHERS
2. Second Helping - LYNYRD SKYNYRD
3. Tres Hombres - ZZ TOP
4. Carolina Dreams - MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
5. Flirtin’ With Disaster - MOLLY HATCHET
6. Fire On The Mountain - CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
7. Self titled - The OUTLAWS
8. Strikes - BLACKFOOT
9. Dixie Chicken - LITTLE FEAT
10. Wild Eyed Southern Boys - .38 SPECIAL
That's a tough list to beat. I luv Eat a Peach and Second Helping (my favs from those two), but I think I would rather listen to Tomcattin' over Strikes. Just a little change in your top 10:)
Great list Lou
@@bmrepass It was a toss up for me too on the BLACKFOOT albums. My #10 was another toss up with Rossington Collins’ first album.
Little Feat!
Its been mentioned in comments below, but that Henry Paul Band debut is stunningly stellar - essential purchase in every way!
Agree about The ABB...they preferred "an improvising band from the South" over southern Rock. B&S, though, I agree with your comments. It's a very eclectic album. No Duane...but Chuck Leavell really adds a different vibe.
Greatly respect your content Pete the only thing I would change is Blackfoot Strikes over Maureder both great
Both very metal for southern rock
Great picks, Pete. I'll add a more obscure choice - Artimus Pyledriver s/t album.
The Marshall Tucker Band's Searchin' For a Rainbow (1975) is an oft-overlooked gem. For me it conveys the South more vividly than any other music. Toy Caldwell's songwriting was absolutely in the groove, and George McCorkle's one song, Fire On The Mountain, is a
masterpiece.
Agree pretty much any Marshall Tucker band albums in the 70s are amazing southern rock albums
@@tylerpatterson4787 70's Tucker is Gold! Also their 1981 Dedicated - but mostly their 70''s output
An album that never gets mentioned because it was incorrectly labeled. The Kentucky Headhunters, Pickin on Nashville. That's why they named the album that because they were a southern rock band incorrectly labeled as country band. They lost their lead singer and later became a country band. But picking on Nashville, excellent vocals. Cranking guitar.
Brothers and Sisters by The Allman Brothers Band is my favorite southern rock album of all time because of Jessica being on the video game Guitar Hero 2 if you remember that video game, Pete.
It is amazing how Black Oak Arkansas gets ignored on these things. They were hugely popular at one stage. They even played at the 74 California Jam. Yes, I know they got an honorable mention.
no 1 live act in the usa in 1972,...i think.
I think one needs to include Tony Joe White albums, he wrote 'Rainy Night in Georgia'. Also I think early CCR albums warrant starter list inclusion. Interesting format - cheers!
Id add Blue Mountain, The Rocket Bottles and Drive by Truckers (Southern rock opera)
Boom!!
The crazy thing is Tres, Hombres, Skynyrd Debut, and Brothers and Sisters were all released within a month of each other (July-Aug 1973
Amazing ...
...and The Marshall Tucker s/t album a couple of months earlier. Also their Way Out West live tour recording (in SF with the Allmans), also around that same time. Their first tour
Whew! I was getting worried that Pete was going to leave out Blackfoot, and i was about to get SUPER mad.
Some good choices. Southern Rock is undisputedly all American and so some of the choices like Marshal Tucker, The Allman Brothers and Charlie Daniels are more country loaded, so might not have the same appeal to those outside of the states, unless they are already big country fans.
So Molly Hatchet, ZZ-Top, 38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot are the first choices that will likely appeal to the widest audience. All the choices from these bands are good jumping off points.
The other honourable mentions are also worth checking out.
ZZ Top - Deguello
Allman Bros - Eat a Peach
Lynerd Skynerd - Street Survivors
Lovin' the Newbie Starter Kit for different rock genres!!! My picks(no order)....
* ALLMAN BROS. Self-titled album.
*MOLLY HATCHET Self-titled album.
*ZZ TOP: Dequello.
*THE OUTLAWS: Ghost Riders In The Sky.
*THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Self-titled album.
* LYNYRD SKYNRD: Gimme Back My Bullets.
*38 SPECIAL: Special Forces.
*BLACKFOOT: Strikes.
*JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS: Pardon Me.
* CRY OF LOVE: Brother. A little country,deep in the blues, and big guitar riffs!!!
Cry of Love first record is killer stuff! Too bad they faded
**Bands chosen may not be all Southern but that sound. Not in any particular order except for Skynyrd that is #1**
1. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Pronouced.."
2. Molly Hatchet "Flirtin' With Disaster"
3. Marshall Tucker Band "Carolina Dreams
4. Charlie Daniels Band "Million Mile Reflections"
5. Allman Brothers Band "Brothers And Sisters"
6. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Cosmo's Factory"
7. Ozark Mountain Daredevils "Ozark Mountain Daredevils"
8. ZZ Top "Tres Hombres"
9. New Riders Of The Purple Sage "The Adventures of Panama Red"
10. Byrds "Sweethearts Of The Rodeo"
Plus anything by the Flying Burito Brothers / Gram Parsons as well..
Also want to mention White Mansions it is a concept albums featuring many including Eric Clapton.. Also Outlaws any album as well.. And Amazing Rhythm Aces "Stacked Deck".. They are countless.. Note ones chosen could really be any album..
Note i posted before Pete aired.. Without Byrds / New Riders / Burrito Bros there never would've been Southern Rock.. Even Greg Allman said that himself.. But we all got different opinions and that is fine.. Keeps it interesting..
Watching show.. HOW COULD I FORGOT BLACKFOOT.. Agree Pete.. That would have been one i would've chosen same with Black Oak..
Great selections I wholeheartedly approve!
@@glenfinston704 Thanks Glen.. Much appreciated.. Hope all is well.. Have a great weekend and week ahead.. All the best.. Rock On..
Hard rock fans may like to check out the four horsemen. They only had one album- nobody said it was easy. 90s. Think a cross between ac/dc and skynerd. Rockin is my business, nobody said it was easy and tired wings were hits.
Excellent list, and very helpful!! Thank you, Pete!!
Stillwater 🎶🎶🎸🎸
CBD -Fire on the Mountain
Half this list could be Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you're looking to get into Southern Rock just go out and get the first five Lynyrd Skynyrd albums immediately
I had LS first album when it came out, but Allman Bros were already on their 3rd album. LS lost a little after their 2nd album but their 1st is thee essential So Rock genre.
Black Stone Cherry is another fantastic band
Perfect video! I only own the first batch of Hatchet albums, and really haven't given the genre much attention aside as well from the first Skynard album.
Good starter selection but one which I personally would include and didn't get a mention is Grinderswitch's 1974 album "Honest to Goodness"
Macon Tracks, Pullin' Together, Unfinished Business
I noticed that someone in the comments had CCR's Cosmos Factory. There is a rural feel to CCR's music and they sound like a country rock band. What's not country rock about "Green River"? Would you place them in the country rock category? Just curious. Super good list, by the way.
Country rock sure, also just plain rock, classic rock, swamp rock, blues rock...Not Southern Rock to me though
I really didn’t want anything to do with Southern anything when I was a kid. It wasn’t until I started to enjoy classic country and soul, that I understood.
My experience with southern rock mirrors yours. Better late than never! Currently buying up Marshall Tucker Band and Outlaws albums. Amazing musicianship from both bands (and all other bands Pete mentioned!) and love the storytelling and southern flavor takes me out of my urban landscape. Today's southern rock, like Blackberry Smoke, Whiskey Myers and Turnpike Troubadors is killin' it - just awesome music!
my favorite 2 bands are molly hatchet , blackfoot, heavy southern music
Pete, couldn't agree with you more on those top 10 Southern Rockers. I have several cd's from all of them. I'm glad you mentioned ARS, because I think Ronnie Hammond had one of the best voices in Southern Rock. Speaking of which, and I'm sure that I'm in the minority on this, but I liked the later Hatchet albums with Phil McCormack on vocals. Their live album "Locked and Loaded" is fantastic. Props to the Outlaws, although it wasn't mentioned, "Bring It Back Alive" is arguably one of the best live albums ever. Thanks again for the video.
Stillwater had two great albums in the70s, the self titled debut and I Reserve The Right, both had extended guitar songs on them.
Great show Pete. I own or know well all the LPs you recommended with the exception of Blackfoot who I've been meaning to check out. I will definitely get around to it given your recommendation. While not worthy of a Top 10 Southern Rock Album slot due to lack of sales, one of my all-time Southern Rock LPs was the first Sea Level album (1977) which group included several former Allman Brother alumni. Sea Level didn't make it big, but they were very talented and exceptionally versatile. Chuck Leavell (keyboards, vocals) played a lot with Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones over the years as an unofficial band member on studio albums and part of the touring ensemble. Definitely worth a listen.
Born in GA, raised in Newburgh, NY
Blackfoot - LOVE THEM
38 Special - they had a BIG sound and sizzling hot lead guitarists.
Back Oak Arkansas - Race With the Devil
Molly Hatchet started my Southern Rock journey.
I liked Skynyrd.
Perfect picks pete !!!
Point Blank? As much as i like 'free bird', i'd choose 'stars and scars' every time! Even their AOR albums were decent (great white line - outstanding track!). Cheers! 🎶
I'm not into Southern Rock much, but I'll check out this show.
I've been thinking about Gary Rossington a lot lately and obviously he played a major part of the southern rock genre. Can't go wrong with any of the first five Lynyrd Skynyrd albums. But, I've been listening to 'Twenty' (1997) recently and it's pretty dang good!
Yeah nothing can touch their 70's output but from Twenty I liked 4 tracks: "Blame It On A Sad Song", "Sign Of The Times", "O.R.R" & "Never Too Late"
Mostly Jtown Fla. but because The brothers moved to Macon Ga. it became the capitol of the genre.
Though Skynyrd is my all time favorite band Wet Willie is the epitome of a Southern Rock. "Keep on Smilin" Leona" Grits Ain't Groceries" "Country Side of Life" Dixie Rock" "Shout Bamalama" It just don't get any more southern than those songs
Great show as always. Would love to hear that genre revitalized in this generation with this generation. I try and like Black Berry Smoke, but they tend to lean in a more of commercial country vibe. Charlie Starr is a great talent but not enough piss and vinegar. Raging Slabs first two releases are in the southern rock vein with some heavy.
Hi Pete where do you put Blackberry Smoke
The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
Should be in the starter pack imo
You nailed it..one one of my favorite albums of any genre
I thought about it...great album, but I'm giving everyone the basics first.
Can you do one for the blues or even blues rock?
1. ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
2. Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' with Disaster
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced Lynyrd Skynyrd)
4. Black Oak Arkansas - High on the Hog
5. Blackfoot - Strikes
6. 38 Special - Wild-Eyed Southern Boys
7. Doc Holliday - Doc Holliday Rides Again
8. Outlaws - Outlaws
9. Point Blank - Point Blank
10. Potliquor - First Taste
I would put Marshall Tucker Band, Allman Brothers Band but I'm actually not a fan of either. Wet Willie and Little Feat I've never listened to.
Great list, yea I would give wet Willie and little feat a listen both have great studio albums throughout the 70s and have classic live albums imo. Little feat waiting for Columbus is a fantastic live album I would give it a listen as introduction
ZZ Top is in a league by themselves. Texas blues rock.
Los Lobos
John Hyatt, Arc Angels, Traveling Wiburys, and of course, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
1) Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced... (1973)
2) Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach (1972)
3) ZZ Top - Tres Hombres (1973)
4) Marshall Tucker Band - S/T (1973)
5) Outlaws - S/T (1975)
6) Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' With Diaster (1979)
7) Blackfoot - Marauder (1981)
8) Copperhead - S/T
9) Atlanta Rhythm Section - A Rock And Roll Alternative (1976)
10) Charlie Daniels Band - Fire On The Mountain (1974)
Honorable Mentions:
.38 Special - Wild Eyed Southern Boys
Doc Holliday - Rides Again
Black Oak Arkansas - High On The Hog
Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin'
Black Crowes - Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
Hydra - S/T
Nice selections Chris! I agree!
@@glenfinston704 Thanks Glen. But like Pete said there are so many other albums that I had to leave off, including the four Allman Brothers Band albums, the rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant era albums, as well as other ZZ Top, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band and Blackfoot albums.
@@christophercoles4401 Great list Christopher, I also like some great modern southern rock bands like blackberry smoke, you can pick any album by them I like Whippoorwill, find a light, and their latest Be right here. Also Allman Betts band really great band if you like Allman brothers band
@@tylerpatterson4787 I love all those bands too.
I just can't get into tres hombres it's one of those album everybody loves but I just can't get into. But I'll never give up on it I'll give it another spin now after this
The only thing I have a problem with when it comes to Molly Hatchet is their album covers make it look like they're an epic, Manowar/Manilla Road style US power metal band when that couldn't be further from the truth.
To be fair Molly Hatchet came before Manowar and Manilla Road and power metal. I love Molly Hatchet's album covers. No........ Molly Hatchet aren't power metal but who cares? Why does it have to be a power metal album to have a cool or epic album cover?
could be', hmmm.......i just assumed that one or more members are frank frazetta fans?
1. Lynyrd Skynyrd- Pronounced Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. Molly hatchet - Molly hatchet
3. Allman brothers - idlewild south
4. Blackfoot- strikes
5. Lynyrd Skynyrd- second helping
6. Govt mule- dose
7. 38 special- wide eyed southern boys
8. The outlaws- outlaws
9. Molly hatchet - flirting with disaster
10. Blackfoot- Tomcattin
Here in Europe the southern rock they were not as popular as the rest of the styles. In America it was more popular and it's normal. I remember as a child at the end of the seventies, listening to "Blackfoot" a lot! But... the bands that created millions of southern rock fans here in Europe is the Lynyrd Skynyrd with the album "Pronounced 'Lĕh 'nérd 'Skin 'nérd" and the ZZ Top with the their first three/four releases! That's what I remember as a child then!
One of my favorite genres here in the south of Europe! hahaha. Blackfoot's Marauder is the best for me from this bunch, although all are great. I couldn't really get into Charlie Daniels Band, too much fiddle. I'll try the album you mentioned. Skynyrd's first is such a tremendous album. I always listen to these bands in the summer, in the car.
Another later album Raging Slab Cynamite Boogie Concert
Really high quality ode to great 70’s Sourhern Rock
That Slab album is a scorcher, I was missing eyebrows after spinning it!🔥
ZZ Top should totally be on the list but I'd have picked Tejas as more southern rock.
Tejas - My Fave ZZ-Top Album... Enjoy & Get it On....
Solid list of classic Southern Rock bands & great records. I would add CCR, The Doobie Bros, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Dixie Dregs, Charlie Daniels, The Band, The Eagles, The Georgia Satellites, Johnny Winter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Kentucky Headhunters, Drive-By Truckers, Point Blank, Blackberry Smoke, Whiskey Myers, The Cadillac Three, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alabama Shakes, Larkin Poe, Kings of Leon, The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zac Brown Band, Black Stone Cherry, A Thousand Horses, The Derek Trucks Band, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Jackyl, Leon Russell, Lonnie Mack, Marcus King Band, Robert Jon & the Wreck, The Steel Woods, The Wood Bros, Potliquor, Band of Heathens, The Georgia Thunderbolts, Them Dirty Roses, Little Feat, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, The Jompson Bros, The Magpie Salute. Many of these may not technically fit all the parameters of southern rock, but they all have elements that scream southern rock.
It’s a starter pack of 10 albums for someone new to Southern Rock. Though you listen plenty of great bands, quite a lot aren’t quite SR.
I'd count Brother Cane and Arc Angels as quality additions to the Southern Rock genre. I like that you went wild with honorable mentions.
I can't really connect the Doobies to southern rock at all...musically or otherwise.
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If you play "Steamer Lane Breakdown" right after the Outlaws' "Waterhole," maybe?
@@PolitiFactBias Both are excellent tracks, I will say that!
I don't know if these bands are Southern bands or not Poco the amazing rhythm aces Ozark mountain dare devils he Band. New rider's of the purple sage maybe fireball the early eagles. Like you said there are a lot thanks for another great show
Why not go with Blackfoot Strikes?