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Begun as a solo effort in 2009, Ben Abney and the Hurts developed a uniquely Memphis sound blending country, rock and roll, gospel, and bluegrass into a satisfying style steeped in honest lyrical composition.
Frontman Ben Abney has spent 30 years on stage performing with various groups, and grew up the son of a preacher and country music writer, while other early members have come from Ozark bluegrass, New York rock and roll, Mississippi hill country, and Memphis garage lineages.
Facing lineup changes and recording delays in 2018, the band eventually consisted of frontman Abney, fiddle player Marianne Bell, bassist Brent Hale of No Comply, lead guitarist Ben Aviotti of Dead Soldiers and drummer Luke Stubblefield of Fresh Flesh.