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Did You Know
- • Jim Heath, aka Reverend Horton Heat, formed the band in Dallas after playing local clubs.
- • Early gigs at the Deep Ellum club Trees helped solidify their unique sound.
- • The inclusion of "Psychobilly Freakout" on the "Surf Nicaragua" soundtrack boosted their popularity.
- • Reverend Horton Heat played Lollapalooza in 1996, introducing psychobilly to a wider audience.
- • They've toured extensively with bands like Soundgarden and The Supersuckers.
- • Their music blends rockabilly, surf rock, punk, and country influences into 'psychobilly'.
- • The song "Bad Reputation" appeared in the popular video game "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock."
- • Reverend Horton Heat's high-energy live shows are legendary, known for stage acrobatics.
- • Though never a mainstream chart-topper, they maintain a devoted cult following.
- • They've influenced countless bands in the psychobilly and roots rock revival scenes.
- • Jim Heath, a former electronics salesman, founded Reverend Horton Heat in Dallas, Texas.
- • Their breakthrough came after opening for The Cramps, exposing them to a wider audience.
- • Reverend Horton Heat's sound blends rockabilly, surf rock, punk, and country influences.
- • The band's name was suggested by a club owner who thought Heath looked like a preacher.
- • "Psychobilly Freakout" became a signature song, defining their high-energy stage presence.
- • They appeared on "The Drew Carey Show," boosting their mainstream recognition.
- • Jim Heath is a self-taught guitarist known for his intricate fingerpicking style.
- • The band's music has been featured in video games like "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4."
- • Reverend Horton Heat helped revive psychobilly, influencing bands like Tiger Army.
- • Despite genre labels, they've maintained a loyal following through constant touring.
Locations in Lyrics
25 location references across 14 songs
Songs & Places
Ain’t No Saguaro in Texas
Texas
Arizona
Sonoran Desert, AZ
Los Angeles, CA
Texas Gulf Coast (Beaches), TX
East Texas (Piney Forests), TX
Longhorns, TX
Bluebonnet Flowers, TX
Texas Barbecue, TX
Texas Gulf Coast, TX
East Texas Piney Woods, TX
Austin, TX
Central Texas Barbecue, TX
"There's something that's been bugging us Texans / And it's time that we set the record straight / Concerning a species of cacti / That grows in a whole different state"
Ain't No Saguaro In Texas
Texas
You Can’t Get Away from Me
Houston, TX
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
New York City, NY
New Orleans, LA
"You can drive ol' Mike Ness down to Houston"
Loco Gringos Like a Party
US-Mexico Border
Detroit, MI
"A neon bus painted like the Mexican flag"
You’ve Got a Friend in Jimbo
Deer Park, TX
"He'll lead you like a little lamb to Deer Park Texas Land"
Five-O Ford
Detroit, MI
"I had to race my fucked up Ford"
Psychobilly Freakout
Texas
"It's some kinda Texas psychobilly freakout that's what it is!"
Bales of Cocaine
Dallas, TX
Texas
"Headed west for Dallas, where I would try my luck"
Cowboy Love
Fort Worth, TX
Cheyenne, WY
Pendleton, OR
Las Vegas, NV
"A bronc bustin' bull ridin' tiger"
Death Metal Guys
Ferriday, LA
Memphis, TN
"Jerry Lee Lewis shot his bass player down"
Bad Reputation
big city
street
"Makin' everyone in this big city talk"
Eat Steak
slaughterhouse
"Look at all the cows in the slaughterhouse yard"
Liquor, Beer & Wine
Uncle Bubba's bar
"And Uncle Bubba's bar"
Livin’ on the Edge (Of Houston)
Houston, TX
"Livin' on the edge of Houston"
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Region: North Texas / DFW
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