American rock band formed in Nashville in 1981. Lineup: Jason Ringenberg (vocals), Warner E. Hodges (guitar), Jeff Johnson (bass), and Perry Baggs (drums, died 2012). Foundational to the "cowpunk" subgenre that fused traditional country with punk rock; influence acknowledged by subsequent acts including Drive-By Truckers and Old 97's.
Seven studio albums between Fervor (1983) and Halcyon Times (2010). Best-known releases include Lost & Found (1985) and Still Standing (1986). Released primarily on EMI America and Mammoth. The band has reunited multiple times since.
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Members
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- —Al Collins
- —Andy York
- —Jason Ringenberg
- —Jeff Johnson
- —Ken Fox
- —Kenny Ames
- —Perry Baggs
- —Pontus Snibb
- —Warner Hodges
Discography
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Albums (7)
- 1985★Lost & Found
- 1986★Still Standing
- 1989Thunder and Fire
- 1995A Blazing Grace
- 1996Clear Impetuous Morning
- 1996Reckless Country Soul
- 2010Halcyon Times
EPs (2)
- 1983★Fervor
- 1996Reckless Country Soul
More: singles, compilations, live & other releases
Lives (2)
- 1998Midnight Roads & Stages Seen
- 2001Rock On Germany
Compilations (5)
- 1992Essential Jason and the Scorchers, Volume 1: Are You Ready for the Country
- 1996Both Sides of the Line
- 2002Wildfires and Misfires
- 2008EMI Years
- 2008Fervor/Lost & Found
Related artists
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Subgroups & offshoots (1)
- 2007–2007Ginger and the Scorchers