Bruce Crump
American drummer with Molly Hatchet
Born
Died
2015
11 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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