Picture at left is the band in front of the world-famous Abbey Road Studios - June of 2023.
Molly Hatchet firmly cemented their place in music history in the late seventies. They stood alongside other iconic Southern rock bands out of Jacksonville, Florida, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. A perfect mixture of English invasion rock, blues, country, and gospel remains the unique sound of Molly Hatchet.
They were the hardest hitting of the Southern rock bands at the time when, in 1978, Epic Records released Molly Hatchet’s self-titled debut album. It reached multi-platinum status, and the band established their reputation of working hard, playing tough and living fast through intense touring. During this time, they were on the road with Aerosmith, Bob Seger, The Rolling Stones, and many others.
In 1979, Molly Hatchet’s second album Flirtin’ with Disaster was released, and it also quickly achieved multi-platinum status. It skyrocketed the band into the stratosphere and performing an average of two hundred and fifty shows per year kept them busy.
Molly Hatchet next released Beatin’ the Odds (1980), followed by Take No Prisoners (1981), No Guts… No Glory (1983) The Deed Is Done (1984) and Double Trouble Live (1985).
In 1987, Bobby Ingram joined the band as lead guitarist and songwriter. They continued to play over two hundred dates a year. In 1989 they recorded Lightning Strikes Twice on Capitol Records. The Greatest Hits album was released in 1991 and certified gold. It was followed by
In 1996 Devil’s Canyon (the first studio album in six years) was recorded in Hamburg, Germany on SPV/CBH Records with producers Kalle Trapp and Bobby Ingram. The album was voted the number one rock record in Europe in 1996 with rave reviews.
It was followed by Silent Reign of Heroes (CMC International, 1998), Kingdom of XII (Sanctuary, 2000), 25th Anniversary: Best of Re-Recorded (SPV Records, 2003), Warriors of the Rainbow Bridge (Steamhammer, 2005), Locked and Loaded – Live (Steamhammer, 2006), Justice (Steamhammer, 2010), Greatest Hits II (SPV Records, 2011), and most recently Battleground - Live (Steamhammer, 2019).
Molly Hatchet continues their worldwide tour, performing classic hits such as “Flirtin’ with Disaster,” “Devil’s Canyon,” “Gator Country,” “Whiskey Man,” and “Dreams I’ll Never See.”
The band’s current lineup consists of long-time members Bobby Ingram on lead guitar and John Galvin on keyboards, as well as Tim Lindsey on bass guitar and Shawn Beamer on drums, with Jimmy Elkins on vocals. Molly Hatchet continues to honor the legacies of those members who passed away (including Danny Joe Brown, David Hlubek, and Phil McCormack) by keeping the music alive, performing across the United States, and throughout the world.
Molly Hatchet celebrated their 40th anniversary with a world tour and the release of the double CD and triple vinyl live album titled Battleground. Recorded in both Germany and Switzerland on the SPV/Steamhammer label and featuring cover art by famed artist Paul Raymond Gregory (Dio, Uriah Heep, Saxon), Battleground has garnered rave reviews by their loyal fans, as well as the national and international press.
According to Bobby Ingram, "In recording this album, we compiled a four-decade long catalog of songs that our friends wanted to hear. They would tell us what songs they wanted on the album, and we would record them. Some of these songs have never been recorded on a live stage before, and we were honored and proud to be able to perform them for many generations of past, present, and future Southern rock fans."
After forty plus years Molly Hatchet is still workin’ hard, playin’ tough, livin’ fast, and Flirtin’ with Disaster!!!
It’s going to be an awesome weekend. We hope you’ll join us.
All General Admission Tickets are sold via the Print At Home option. You must print out your General Admission Tickets from your computer or download them to your phone and bring them with you to the festival for admission. Be prepared to show a photo ID.
All single-day General Admission Tickets are day-specific, so when ordering please make sure you indicate which day you wish to attend.
For our Ticket Polices/Info/Disclaimer, CLICK HERE.
Camping is the best way to experience Rock, Ribs & Ridges 2018. Make a weekend of it, partying with friends old and new. The campgrounds are only a 3-minute walk from the festival!
Buy your camping (and RV passes) now and save big!! Prices subject to change without notice.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR CAMPERS:
Friday campers-only concert.
Friday night bonfire, following the campers-only concert.
Saturday evening campers-only concert.
24-hour access to restrooms and showers.
NEW FOR 2018! Sunday Morning Get Together
Join us on Sunday morning for:
- Free coffee and donuts
- Complimentary copies of The Sunday Star Ledger
- 30-minute walking tours of the beautiful Sussex County Fairgrounds (get that blood flowing)
- “Storytime With Howard”. Howard Freeman, founder and president of Promo 1, will regale you with stories of life in the festival business, and take your questions
IF YOU’RE THINKING OF CAMPING, PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES
Each camper must purchase either Camping With General Admission or Camping With VIP Admission. Please don’t purchase a General Admission Weekend Pass or VIP Weekend Pass. Those don’t include the ability to camp.
If you are bringing an RV, you must purchase an RV pass in addition to your Camping With General Admission (or VIP) Passes. As for what qualifies as an RV, please see below.
Children ages 4 – 12 camp for free, but must have either a Children’s General Admission Pass or Children’s VIP Weekend Pass.
Choose either Campgrounds West (quieter, lots of tent camping, electrical hookups available for RV’s), or Campgrounds East (the place for the hard-core partyers). Make your selection when you place your order. (For a map of the campground locations, CLICK HERE.)
For more RV info, CLICK HERE.
For all the Camping Do’s and Don’ts, CLICK HERE.
Camping is the best way to experience Rock, Ribs & Ridges 2018. Make a weekend of it, partying with friends old and new. The campgrounds are only a 3-minute walk from the festival!
Buy your camping (and RV passes) now and save big!! Prices subject to change without notice.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR CAMPERS:
Friday campers-only concert.
Friday night bonfire, following the campers-only concert.
Saturday evening campers-only concert.
24-hour access to restrooms and showers.
NEW FOR 2018! Sunday Morning Get Together
Join us on Sunday morning for:
- Free coffee and donuts
- Complimentary copies of The Sunday Star Ledger
- 30-minute walking tours of the beautiful Sussex County Fairgrounds (get that blood flowing)
- “Storytime With Howard”. Howard Freeman, founder and president of Promo 1, will regale you with stories of life in the festival business, and take your questions
IF YOU’RE BRINGING AN RV, PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES
If you are bringing an RV, you must purchase an RV pass. As for what qualifies as an RV, please see below.
Then – and this is really important - each person in the RV must purchase either Camping With General Admission or Camping With VIP Admission. Please don’t purchase a General Admission Weekend Pass or VIP Weekend Pass. Those don’t include the ability to camp.
Children ages 4 – 12 camp for free, but must have either a Children’s General Admission Pass or Children’s VIP Weekend Pass.
Choose either Campgrounds West (quieter, lots of tent camping, electrical hookups available for RV’s), or Campgrounds East (the place for the hard-core partyers). Make your selection when you place your order. (For a map of the campground locations, CLICK HERE.)
For all the Camping Do’s and Don’ts, CLICK HERE.
OTHER IMPORTANT RV STUFF
An RV is any vehicle equal to or larger than a 15-passenger van. All oversized vehicles, trailers, campers that are towed, and buses are considered RV’s. These vehicles, if staying with us the entire weekend, need an RV Pass.
RV spots are 20′ X 40′.
20, 30 and 50-amp electrical service is available in Campgrounds East. However, the number of 50-amp hookups is limited, so please order early. Campgrounds West only has 20-amp electrical service.
All RV’s have access to a water spigot (gravity feed) and to the waste water dump site on the festival grounds (you empty your own waste tank). If you desire, you can make arrangements with our portable toilet company to have them pump out your waste water tank on Sunday morning, June 24. The contact information for this service will be given to you on site at check-in.
Looking to park your RV next to your friends? We’ll make every effort to accommodate you; there’s a place to indicate your preference when you’re buying your RV Pass.
A Miller Mezzanine Reserved Table is a fantastic way to enjoy the festival with your friends, valued employees or key clients.
Tables can be reserved for 4, 6 or 10 guests. But hurry – Miller Mezzanine Tables ALWAYS sell out.
Miller Mezzanine Tables come complete with:
- A reserved table for 4, 6 or 10 guests
- A close-up, unobstructed view of The Main Entertainment Stage;
- One (1) complimentary, mouth-watering barbeque meal for each guest, courtesy of one of our bbq concessionaires;
- T-shirt for each of your guests;
- Free bottles of water;
- Private restroom facilities;
- Private cash bar – no standing in line.
All single-day Miller Mezzanine Reserved Tables are day-specific, so when ordering please make sure you indicate which day you wish to attend.