The Legendary Shack Shakers, an explosive and enigmatic band hailing from the depths of Kentucky, have been setting the stage alight with their frenetic blend of rockabilly, blues, country, and punk since their formation in the mid-1990s. Spearheaded by the charismatic and wild-eyed frontman Col. J.D. Wilkes – whom Stephen King lauded as “the best frontman in America” – the band has a reputation for intense, high-energy live shows that shake the foundations of traditional American music genres.

Throughout their career, the Legendary Shack Shakers have churned out a series of critically acclaimed albums that tell tales of the South through a gothic, often macabre lens. Their discography includes the raucous "Pandelirium" and the murky "Swampblood," part of a trilogy that concluded with "Agridustrial," a hard-edged manifesto blending industrial sounds with rural motifs. The band’s more recent offerings, such as "The Southern Surreal," unveil a matured sonic palette while maintaining their undiluted spirit. The hard-charging intensity of tracks from “Cockadoodledeux” and the narrative-driven "They Won't Let Me Forget (All the Things I Can't Recall)" showcase the band's evolution while affirming their status as torchbearers of a uniquely American musical legacy.

Genres

Garage Punk Blues

Gothic Americana

Psychobilly

Latest Release

Cockadoodledeux

Legendary Shack Shakers

Album - 12 Tracks - Released November 5, 2021