Banned From Radio. Edgy Country Rock Band Finally Gets Heard by Millions at UFC 87
Summary
Millions of MMA fans from around the world finally got the chance to hear, what many call a rant against the industry, the song Waitin On Hank and its infamous chorus line “You don’t pee with the puppies and crap in the big dog’s yard.” Jeff Gallagher, frontman of Dry County says “Hank was inspired by years of frustration and rejection as an artist trying to break into an industry that frowned on edgy bands.” Ironically it’s this same edge that hooked UFC fighter Heath Herring to “Waitin On Hank.” The song calls out for a new savior to come and restore order the traditional way by “laying a little senior boot to ass,” paying homage to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.Creative songwriting, honest lyrics, coupled with an album packed with some of the catchiest songs is testament that you cannot hold down this “tough as nails act” for long.On Saturday August 9, 2008, Dry County finally broke from the shackles and muzzles of the music industry to have their cult single “Waitin On Hank” debut as an entrance song for super heavyweight UFC fighter, the “Texas Crazy Horse” Heath Herring.Millions of MMA fans from around the world finally got the chance to hear, what many call a rant against the industry, the song Waitin On Hank and its infamous chorus line “You don’t pee with the puppies and crap in the big dog’s yard.” Jeff Gallagher, frontman of Dry County says “Hank was inspired by years of frustration and rejection as an artist trying to break into an industry that frowned on edgy bands.”Ironically it’s this same edge that hooked UFC fighter Heath Herring to “Waitin On Hank.” The song calls out for a new savior to come and restore order the traditional way by “laying a little senior boot to ass,” paying homage to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.The song “Waitin on Hank” is somewhat controversial because of its non-radio friendly lyrics but more so because it’s a shot against the industry.Dry County has opened up for every major label country act in Canada but could never get the break they deserved.Their fanbase continuously grows fueling underground demand for their music.Creative songwriting, honest lyrics, coupled with an album packed with some of the catchiest songs is testament that you cannot hold down this “tough as nails act” for long.