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Ryan Hedgecock Returns with Hardcore Cowpunk Album Revival

6/6/2025

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Ryan Hedgecock, the visionary behind Lone Justice, fused punk and country in the early '80s, captivating audiences with Maria McKee's stunning vocals. After a promising start with Geffen Records, Hedgecock departed following their second album, feeling it lost its essence. Now, he's set to reclaim his roots with an electrifying hardcore cowpunk album in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

Ryan Hedgecock, the visionary behind Lone Justice, fused punk and country in the early '80s, captivating audiences with Maria McKee's stunning vocals. After a promising start with Geffen Records, Hedgecock departed following their second album, feeling it lost its essence. Now, he's set to reclaim his roots with an electrifying hardcore cowpunk album in Los Angeles.