Reverend Horton Heat started in Dallas in 1989, with Jim Heath on guitar and vocals, Jimbo Wallace on bass, and Scott West on drums. They played a mix of rockabilly, punk, and blues at local clubs, where the retro sound wasn't always fashionable. Sub Pop Records released their debut album 'Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em' in 1990.
Their 1993 album 'The Full Custom Gospel Sounds of Reverend Horton Heat' brought them more attention. Songs like 'Psychobilly Freakout' and '400 Bucks' had a raw energy that worked well live. Heath's stage presence could be provocative, which sometimes drew criticism alongside the fans.
The band toured regularly, playing with acts like Johnny Cash. They kept recording through the 1990s and beyond, sticking to their rockabilly roots with songs like 'Wonky' and 'Tchoupitoulas Street' in their setlists.
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