Patterson Hood was born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 1964. He grew up listening to Southern rock, blues, and country music. He started playing guitar when he was young and got better by playing at local clubs and jamming with friends, mixing stories with soulful riffs. Hood helped start Drive-By Truckers in the mid-1990s. As a singer and guitarist, he developed a unique style that captured Southern life with biting humor, grief, and honesty.
Hood has put out more than 10 solo albums and many albums with Drive-By Truckers over the past 25 years. Fans love his songs, including "Zip City" and "Outfit," which depict realistic stories of American life and the challenges of working-class people. He has played more than 1,500 gigs all around the world, including headlining festivals like Bonnaroo and Newport Folk. He regularly connects with fans by delivering stories between songs. Critics have lauded his lyrics and the lasting effect he had on Southern rock.
Patterson Hood still tours alone and with the Truckers today, playing 18 to 22 songs per performance that mix old and new tunes. Fans of 1,000 to 5,000 come to his shows and latch on to every word and guitar bend. There are times when people laugh, think, and sing along at each concert, which is both personal and exciting. Don't miss out on your chance to interact with someone personally—get your Patterson Hood Tickets on Yadara now.