This album is a compilation of the best songs by Molly Hatchet, a Southern rock band that was formed in 1975 and named after a legendary axe murderer. The album features 16 tracks that span the band’s career from their debut album in 1978 to their eighth studio album in 1989. The album showcases the band’s signature blend of hard rock, blues, and country influences, as well as their distinctive guitar work and vocals. Some of the highlights of the album include “Flirtin’ with Disaster”, “Dreams I’ll Never See”, “Gator Country”, and “The Rambler”. The album also includes two live tracks recorded in 1985: “Whiskey Man” and “Bounty Hunter”. The album was released in 1990 by Epic Records and received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It is considered one of the best Southern rock albums of all time and a must-have for any Molly Hatchet fan.
The album Greatest Hits was released on CD, cassette, and vinyl. It was a commercial success, reaching number 22 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The personnel of the album Greatest Hits by Molly Hatchet in 1990 were:
- Danny Joe Brown: vocals (all tracks)
- Bruce Crump: drums, percussion (all tracks except Fall of the Peacemakers)
- John Galvin: keyboards (tracks 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and bonus track 13)
- Dave Hlubek: guitars (tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and bonus tracks 11, 12, 13)
- Steve Holland: guitars (tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 and bonus tracks 11, 12)
- Bobby Ingram: guitars (tracks 1, 2)
- Jimmy Farrar: vocals (tracks 7, 10, 11)
- Duane Roland: guitars (tracks 1, 2, 7, 10)
- Riff West: bass (tracks 1, 2)
- Banner Thomas: bass (tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and bonus track 11)
- Andy McKinney: bass (tracks 10 and bonus track 13)
- Phil McCormack: vocals (bonus track 13)
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