About Whitey Morgan & the 78's
In a career spanning more than 15 years, Morgan has released six studio albums and a live recording from his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Additionally, he has toured relentlessly, averaging over 125 shows annually. Rolling Stone has described him as a "Waylon Jennings acolyte...modern day outlaw [with a] hard hitting blue-collar brand of music," while NPR hailed, "Staying close to the sound and subject matter of classic outlaw artists like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe, Morgan is poised to lead this hand-worn brand of country to the next generation."
Since “Hard Times and White Lines,” dubbed by American Songwriter as his "finest set yet," came out in 2018 , Morgan has been touring relentlessly, culminating in his official Opry Debut earlier this year. With this debut, Morgan not only cemented his place in country music's pantheon but is also embracing a pivotal moment that signifies his evolution from a hard-touring artist to a recognized torchbearer for outlaw country's enduring legacy.
Whitey recently returned to the studio and left with a handful of songs, of which he says " I’m more excited about these than I've been about music in a long time." These tracks, all produced by Shooter Jennings, signal Morgan's reinvigorated dedication to pushing the boundaries of what country music can be. "Let Me Roll," the first of these three new songs to be released, is a gritty, heartland anthem with soulful, blue-collar sound and is available to stream everywhere now.
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Whitey Morgan & the 78s
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Although he resides in the automotive capital of Flint, MI, vocalist/guitarist Whitey Morgan (real name Eric Allen) is a country boy through and through -- and one particularly beholden to Waylon Jennings and his fellow outlaw country posse -- David Allan Coe, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, as well as country traditionalists Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash.In 2005, Morgan began assembling a group of sympathetic Motor City musicians to become his 78's, these being guitarists Jeremy "Leroy" Biltz and Benny James, bassist Jeremy Mackinder, and drummer Mike "Pops" Popovich. After making a name for themselves in the local clubs, Whitey Morgan & the 78's connected with Detroit's own typically hard rock-oriented Small Stone Records to cut their debut album, Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels, with crucial assistance coming from session pedal steel player Fred Newell. Morgan and company underwent some personnel changes when Biltz left and fiddle player Tamineh Gueramy joined. They signed with Chicago's Bloodshot Records in 2009; their first album for the imprint, a self-titled affair, was issued in October of 2010. Along with the band, the effort included guest appearances by Larry Campbell, Drew Howard, Pete Ballard on pedal steel, and Mike Lynch on accordion and piano. The album's release was followed by a national headlining tour featuring added bandmembers Travis Harrett on drums, and Brett Robinson on pedal steel. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia & Thom Jurek
$32.52 - $142.52 Ages 21+
About Whitey Morgan & the 78's
In a career spanning more than 15 years, Morgan has released six studio albums and a live recording from his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Additionally, he has toured relentlessly, averaging over 125 shows annually. Rolling Stone has described him as a "Waylon Jennings acolyte...modern day outlaw [with a] hard hitting blue-collar brand of music," while NPR hailed, "Staying close to the sound and subject matter of classic outlaw artists like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe, Morgan is poised to lead this hand-worn brand of country to the next generation."
Since “Hard Times and White Lines,” dubbed by American Songwriter as his "finest set yet," came out in 2018 , Morgan has been touring relentlessly, culminating in his official Opry Debut earlier this year. With this debut, Morgan not only cemented his place in country music's pantheon but is also embracing a pivotal moment that signifies his evolution from a hard-touring artist to a recognized torchbearer for outlaw country's enduring legacy.
Whitey recently returned to the studio and left with a handful of songs, of which he says " I’m more excited about these than I've been about music in a long time." These tracks, all produced by Shooter Jennings, signal Morgan's reinvigorated dedication to pushing the boundaries of what country music can be. "Let Me Roll," the first of these three new songs to be released, is a gritty, heartland anthem with soulful, blue-collar sound and is available to stream everywhere now.
In a career spanning more than 15 years, Morgan has released six studio albums and a live recording from his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Additionally, he has toured relentlessly, averaging over 125 shows annually. Rolling Stone has described him as a "Waylon Jennings acolyte...modern day outlaw [with a] hard hitting blue-collar brand of music," while NPR hailed, "Staying close to the sound and subject matter of classic outlaw artists like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe, Morgan is poised to lead this hand-worn brand of country to the next generation."
Since “Hard Times and White Lines,” dubbed by American Songwriter as his "finest set yet," came out in 2018 , Morgan has been touring relentlessly, culminating in his official Opry Debut earlier this year. With this debut, Morgan not only cemented his place in country music's pantheon but is also embracing a pivotal moment that signifies his evolution from a hard-touring artist to a recognized torchbearer for outlaw country's enduring legacy.
Whitey recently returned to the studio and left with a handful of songs, of which he says " I’m more excited about these than I've been about music in a long time." These tracks, all produced by Shooter Jennings, signal Morgan's reinvigorated dedication to pushing the boundaries of what country music can be. "Let Me Roll," the first of these three new songs to be released, is a gritty, heartland anthem with soulful, blue-collar sound and is available to stream everywhere now.
Whitey Morgan & the 78s
Country
Although he resides in the automotive capital of Flint, MI, vocalist/guitarist Whitey Morgan (real name Eric Allen) is a country boy through and through -- and one particularly beholden to Waylon Jennings and his fellow outlaw country posse -- David Allan Coe, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, as well as country traditionalists Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash.In 2005, Morgan began assembling a group of sympathetic Motor City musicians to become his 78's, these being guitarists Jeremy "Leroy" Biltz and Benny James, bassist Jeremy Mackinder, and drummer Mike "Pops" Popovich. After making a name for themselves in the local clubs, Whitey Morgan & the 78's connected with Detroit's own typically hard rock-oriented Small Stone Records to cut their debut album, Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels, with crucial assistance coming from session pedal steel player Fred Newell. Morgan and company underwent some personnel changes when Biltz left and fiddle player Tamineh Gueramy joined. They signed with Chicago's Bloodshot Records in 2009; their first album for the imprint, a self-titled affair, was issued in October of 2010. Along with the band, the effort included guest appearances by Larry Campbell, Drew Howard, Pete Ballard on pedal steel, and Mike Lynch on accordion and piano. The album's release was followed by a national headlining tour featuring added bandmembers Travis Harrett on drums, and Brett Robinson on pedal steel. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia & Thom Jurek
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