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| Preacher Stone | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Genres | Southern rock, Classic rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | NoNo Bad Dog Productions |
| Members | Marty Hill Ronnie Riddle Ben Robinson Josh Wyatt Jim Bolt Johnny Webb |
| Website | preacherstone |
Preacher Stone is an American southern rock/classic rock band formed in 2008, in Charlotte, North Carolina, by SESAC songwriters Marty Hill and Ronnie Riddle. They released their self-titled debut album in August 2009. FX Networks popular television series Sons of Anarchy launched the band using their music on two seasons.
History
The band was formed by Marty Hill and Ronnie Riddle in 2008. The band consist of Marty Hill and Ben Robinson on guitars, Ronnie Riddle on vocals, Josh Wyatt on drums, Jim Bolt on bass and Johnny Webb on keyboards.
Preacher Stone has performed in the United States and Europe as headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Blackberry Smoke, ZZ Top, Black Stone Cherry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Shooter Jennings, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dan Baird and Homemade Sin.
The band released their first album in 2009. Their song Not Today from their debut album appeared in Sons of Anarchy seasons 3 and season 5. They released their second album Uncle Buck's Vittles in 2010. Two songs from their second album were featured in an American independent film Snitch and in Edward Furlong's 2011 movie Absolute Killers. In 2014, they released their third album Paydirt produced by Bruce Irwine.
The band signed an artist management deal with Alien Entertainment in 2016. Their fourth studio album, Remedy, is slated to be released on September 1, 2016, under the NoNo Bad Dog Production label.
Band members
- Marty Hill – Lead guitar, slide, dobro and vocals
- Ronnie Riddle – Lead vocals, harmonica and mandolin
- Ben Robinson – Lead guitar and vocals
- Johnny Webb – Keyboards and vocals
- Josh Wyatt – Drums, percussion and vocals
- Jim Bolt – Bass and vocals
Discography
- Preacher Stone (2009)
- Uncle Buck's Vittles (2010)
- Paydirt (2014)
- Remedy (2016)
References
- Formed in 2008, in North Carolina Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- SESAC songwriters Marty Hill and Ronnie Riddle Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone discography at allmusic.com Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Not Today featured in FX Hit Series – Sons of Anarchy Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone NotToday on FX Networks Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone band members Retrieved on July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone Geen Southern Rock, maar een rockband uit het zuiden! (German) Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Performing with the Outlaw Cruise with Shooter Jennings and Blackberry Smoke Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone featured in Sons of Anarchy season 3 and 5 Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Preacher Stone's second album released in 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Daily Times-Preacher Stone's song featured in Snitch Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Absolute Killer soundtrack featuring Preacher Stone Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- paydirt released in 2014, produced by Bruce Irwine Retrieved July 29, 2016.