Backstory:
Muddy Doctrine was formed in the small town of Thicket, Alabama in the year 2013. The band started as a trio of friends – Jeremy “Jer” Thompson, Clyde “Red” Johnson, and Stanley “Sticks” Mathews, who were all working in the local automobile factory. The trio would often get together after work and jam in Jer’s garage. Their shared love for music, especially for raw, gritty, and deeply soulful sounds, led them to form Muddy Doctrine. The name of the band was inspired by the muddy Mississippi river that ran through their town, symbolizing their deep southern roots, and the term “doctrine” came from their shared belief in the power and poignancy of music.
Genre:
Muddy Doctrine identifies their music genre as a blend of Southern Rock and Blues.
Title:
“One for the Highway”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Em7 A7 Dmaj7
Moonlight on the delta, as the night sinks low,
Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Bm7
Slowing down the tempo, as the southern winds blow.
Em7 A7 Dmaj7
Guitar strums soft and slow, under the porch light glow,
Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Bm7
Harmonica sighs, as we say our goodbyes.
(Chorus)
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7
One for the highway, one for the road,
Bm7 Em7 A7
One for the lover, who’s heart I stole.
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7
One for the road, under the stars,
Bm7 Em7 A7
Leaving behind, these deep southern bars.
(Verse 2)
Em7 A7 Dmaj7
Moving on, leaving this town,
Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Bm7
Chasing the sunrise, where dreams are found.
Em7 A7 Dmaj7
My heart is heavy, my spirit is light,
Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Bm7
One for the highway, into the night.
(Chorus)
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7
One for the highway, one for the road,
Bm7 Em7 A7
One for the lover, who’s heart I stole.
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7
One for the road, under the stars,
Bm7 Em7 A7
Leaving behind, these deep southern bars.
Bands Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Lucy Walsh. A waitress at the local diner, Lucy was Muddy Doctrine’s first and most loyal fan. From their earliest garage performances to their local bar gigs, she’s been there, always cheering them on.
Testimonial:
“In a sea of commercial sounds, Muddy Doctrine is a breath of fresh air. Their music is raw, real, and deeply soulful. It’s like they’ve taken pieces of the southern soul, stirred it with the rhythm of the Mississippi, and served it with a side of blues. Whenever I listen to them, I feel a deep connection with their music. It’s as if they’re telling my story through their songs.” – Lucy Walsh.