Reverend Horton Heat

The Reverend Horton Heat is both 3 piece psychobilly / rockabilly band from Dallas, Texas and the stage name of its singer/songwriter, Jim Heath (born 1959 in Corpus Christi, Texas).

The group originally formed in 1985. Its current members are Jim "Reverend" Heath on guitar and lead vocals, Jimbo Wallace on the upright bass, and Scott Churilla on drums. Through relentless touring and a manic stage show, they have established themselves as one of the most popular underground acts in America.

Band Members

Current Members

• Jim "Reverend Horton" Heath: guitar, vocals
• Jimbo Wallace: upright bass (1989-present)
• Scott Churilla: drums (1994-present)

Former Members

• Patrick "Taz" Bentley: drums (1989–1994)
• "Swingin'" Jack Barton: upright bass (1985–1989)
• Bobby Baranowski: drums (1985–1989)

Discography

Albums

• Smoke 'em if You Got 'em (1990)
• The Full Custom Gospel Sounds (1993)
• Liquor in the Front (1994)
• It's Martini Time (1996)
• Space Heater (1998)
• Holy Roller (1999)
• Spend a Night in the Box (2000)
• Lucky 7 (2002)
• Revival (2004)

Singles

• "Big Little Baby" (1988)
• "Psychobilly Freakout" (1990)
• "400 Bucks / Caliénte" (1994)
• "One Time For Me" (1994)
• "Lie Detector" (1998)
• "King" (1999)
• "It Was a Very Good Year" (2000)

DVDs

• Reverend Horton Heat: Live and in Color (2003)
• Reverend Horton Heat: Revival (2004)

Music Videos

• "Psychobilly Freakout" (Director: Michael Levine)
• "Wiggle Stick" (Director: David Roth)
• "One Time For Me" (Director: L.M. Talkington)
• "Jonny Quest/Stop That Pigeon" (Director: N/A)
• "Slow" (Director: Mike Drumm)
• "Lie Detector" (Director: Martian Nowak)

Soundtracks

• Love and a .45 – "The Devil's Chasing Me" (1994)
• Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls – "Watusi Rodeo" (1995)
• Redneck Rampage (video game) – "Nuture My Pig," "Wiggle Stick" (1997)
• Major League 3: Back To The Minors – "Baby I'm Drunk" (1998)
• Cleveland Rocks! Music From The Drew Carey Show – "Now, Right Now" (1998)
• Space Bunnies Must Die (video game)- "In Your Wildest Dreams" (1998)
• The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas – "Rock The Joint" (2000)
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (video game) – "I Can't Surf" (2001)
• Autofocus – "Real Gone Lover" (2002)

Compilations

• Texas Lovers – "Love Whip," "All Walks Of Life" (1987)
• The Sound of Deep Ellum – "The Devil's Chasing Me" (1987)
• Dude, You Rock! – "Speed Demon" (1990)
• Afternoon Delight! – "Where in the Hell did You go With My Toothbrush?" (1992)
• Curtis W. Pitts: Sub Pop Employee Of The Month – "400 Bucks" (1993)
• Revolution Come and Gone – "Marijuana" (1994)
• CMJ New Music Monthly August 1994 – "Yeah, Right" (1994)
• Rev 105 Radio Archive Vol. 1 – "Liquor, Beer and Wine" (1995)
• X Factor – "One Time For Me" (1995)
• Saturday Morning Cartoon's Greatest Hits – "Jonny Quest/Stop That Pigeon" (1995)
• Twisted Willie – "Hello Walls" (1996)
• MOM: Music For Our Mother Earth – "I Can't Surf" (1996)
• CMJ New Music Monthly August 1996 – "Big Red Rocket Of Love" (1996)
• The Best Of Hootenanny – "Baby I'm Drunk" (1998)
• Halloween Hootenanny – "The Halloween Dance" (1998)
• IFC: In Your Ear, Vol. 1 – "In Your Wildest Dreams" (1999)
• Southern Edge, Vol. 1 – "Time To Pray," "Slow" (1999)
• Live At The Hootenanny Vol. 1 – "Five-O Ford" (2000)
• Dressed in Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash – "Get Rhythm" (2002)
• Billy Vol. 1 – "Loco Gringos Like A Party" (2003)

Other

Movie Appearances

• Love and a .45 (1994)

TV Appearances

The band

• Drew Carey HBO Special (1996)
• The Drew Carey Show, episode "That Thing You Don't" – playing "The Underprivileged" (November 26, 1997)

"The Reverend" (without the band)

• Homicide: Life on the Street, episode "Full Moon" – playing "Crazy Preacher in Motel" (April 5, 1996)

References

• Huey, Steve. "Reverend Horton Heat." All Music Guide. Retrieved May 11, 2005.
• Miller, Lewis. "Reverend Horton Heat." College Music Journal. Retrieved May 11, 2005.
• Wenzler, Matt. "Big Dwarf Rodeo." Retrieved May 11, 2005.

External Links

• Official Band Site
• Reverend Horton Heat at the Internet Movie Database