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This week’s Rich Davenport’s Rock Show features interviews with former MOLLY HATCHET members Banner Thomas and Jimmy Farrar, TED MCKENNA (SAHB, MSG, Gillan), KNOCK OUT KAINE, Southern Rocker JEFF GIVENS and Sid Griffin of hard-edged Americana Rockers THE LONG RYDERS.

The show is split into two parts, check out below.

PART ONE

PART TWO

Part 1 – Former Molly Hatchet bassist Banner Thomas talks about the band’s classic original era, and gives a fascinating insight into the writing, recording and tours for their first 4 albums. (starts 1min 34)

Dean Foxx of fast-rising UK rockers Knock Out Kaine gives the low down on their new EP, Cruel Britannia. (Starts 1 hour 11min)

Jeff Givens, “The Bourbon Cowboy”, showcases his new album “Midnight In Muscle Shoals”, a fine slice of Southern Rock / Americana. (Starts 1 hour 28 min)

Part 2 – Sid Griffin of The Long Ryders, whose hard-hitting Country Rock style influenced The Black Crowes and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco/Uncle Tupelo, guides us through their new box set “Final Wild Songs” (starts at beginning of Part 2)

Sensational Alex Harvey Band drummer Ted McKenna recalls the band’s rollercoaster career from ’72-78 (Part 2 – starts 28min 30)

And finally, former Molly Hatchet vocalist Jimmy Farrar looks back on his time with the band, and their later offshoot Gator Country (Part 2 – starts 1 hour 11 min)

Plus new tracks from Eric Bell (ex Thin Lizzy) and Kev Wright (ex Righteous Hillbillies)