The Groovy Rednecks are an alt-country band from Los Angeles, California, who refer to themselves as being a "country band for people who hate country" and a "Drinkin' Band". The Rednecks consist of vocalist/lyricist Tex Troester, guitarist Bob Ricketts, bassist Steve Seifert, drummer Chris Baily and guitarist Gary Riley. Since forming in 1991, the Rednecks have played over 900 shows. The band has been considered a top LA Country Band for decades, was named a Top-10 LA Country/Americana band in 2017, and has been featured on the cover and in an in-depth story in the LA Weekly. They record for the label "Chicken Fried Steaks" and have been extolled for their "...wild, hootin’ and hollerin’ country rock..." As of 2020, they've released five CDs. Members Tex Troester – Vocals (founder) Bob Ricketts – Guitar Steve Seifert - Bass Gary Riley – Guitar / mandolin Chris Bailey - Drums Discography 1997: Buzzed 1999: Wishful Drinking 2003: Ass Grabbin’ Country 2006: Loud Mouth Drunks 2013: Tawdry Tales References American alternative country groups Musical groups established in 1991 1991 establishments in California