With its clear Lynyrd Skynyrd influence, Molly Hatchet created a legendary catalog in a very short time, guaranteeing decades of live performances that would have fans on their feet from start to finish. And while all its original members have passed on, the band’s torch is more than ably carried by the current lineup of guitarist Bobby Ingram, keyboardist John Galvin, bassist Tim Lindsey, vocalist Parker Lee and drummer Garrett Ramsden.
This is propulsive rock of the highest order, combining boogie and hard rock with a serious Southern edge. From its self-titled album in 1978 to No Guts…No Glory in 1983, the group cemented its legacy with musclebound hits including “Whiskey Man,” “Bounty Hunter,” “Gator Country,” “One Man’s Pleasure,” “Fall of the Peacemakers,” “Flirtin’ With Disaster” and so many more.
The group would go on to produce many more albums, and some of the material from the later years is, indeed, featured in its live performances, including “Devil’s Canyon,” “I’m Gonna Live Til I Die,” “Son of the South” and “Firing Line.” But fans craving the amazing covers of The Rolling Stones’ “It’s All Over Now” and Skynrd’s “Dreams” will not likely be disappointed. And they’ll likely not be sitting for one single solitary second once Hatchet pulls out its axes.
Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. July 4, starting at $49 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
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