Bruce Crump

American drummer with Molly Hatchet

Bruce Crump - American drummer with Molly Hatchet
Born

July 17th, 1957
67 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A drummer and songwriter contributed significantly to southern rock through work with Molly Hatchet. Joined the band during its early years, participating in recordings that helped define the genre. Major album releases during tenure included 'Flirtin' with Disaster', which achieved platinum status. Crump’s drumming style became a hallmark of the band's energetic sound, characteristic of the late 1970s and early 1980s rock scene.

Played drums on 'Flirtin' with Disaster'

Contributed to southern rock genre

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