Drive-By Truckers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1996 in Athens, Georgia, United States
- Active: 1996 - present
Biography
Drive-By Truckers are an American alternative country and Southern rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1996 by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, the two singer, songwriter and guitarist founders who still lead the band. Drummer Brad Morgan, keyboardist and guitarist Jay Gonzalez and bassist Matt Patton complete the current lineup. Their catalogue centres on the double album 'Southern Rock Opera' from 2001 and later records such as 'Decoration Day', 'The Dirty South' and 'American Band', with lyrics rooted in working class Southern life.
Genres
Drive-By Truckers Discography
- Gangstabilly (1998) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Pizza Deliverance (1999) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Alabama Ass Whuppin' (2000) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Southern Rock Opera (2001) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Decoration Day (2003) - Album - rated 4.04/5
- The Dirty South (2004) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- A Blessing and a Curse (2006) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Brighter Than Creation's Dark (2008) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- The Big To-Do (2010) - Album - rated 3.49/5
- Go-Go Boots (2011) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- English Oceans (2014) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- American Band (2016) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- The Unraveling (2020) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- Welcome 2 Club XIII (2022) - Album - rated 3.28/5
Members
- Patterson Hood - vocals, guitar (1996–Present)
- Mike Cooley - vocals, guitar (1996–Present)
- Brad Morgan - drums (1999–Present)
- Jay Gonzalez - keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2008–Present)
- Matt Patton - bass, backing vocals (2012–Present)
- Earl Hicks - bass (1998–2003)
- Rob Malone - guitar (1998–2001)
- Jason Isbell - guitar, vocals (2001–2007)
- Shonna Tucker - bass, vocals (2003–2011)
- John Neff - guitar, pedal steel (2006–2012)