Molly Hatchet’s Phil McCormack Dies at 58 | Country Music News
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Phil McCormack, the lead singer of Molly Hatchet, has passed away at the age of 58.
Phil McCormack, the iconic lead singer of Southern rock legends Molly Hatchet and touring band The Roadducks, has died at 58—his cause of death remains private. Stepping in for Danny Joe Brown in 1992 and taking the mic permanently in 1995, McCormack became a cornerstone of Molly Hatchet’s sound, appearing on seven of their albums and helping cement their status as pioneers of Southern rock alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd. His passing joins a somber list of fallen bandmates, including original singer Danny Joe Brown and co-founder Dave Hlubek. The band mourned his loss in a heartfelt statement, honoring his global legacy and assuring fans his voice will never be forgotten. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ec79b0442c509b69
Topics covered
- Phil McCormack
- Molly Hatchet
- Southern rock
- music news
- band legacy
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- Phil McCormack
- Molly Hatchet
- Southern rock
- music news
- band members
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Organizations: Molly Hatchet, The Roadducks
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