On behalf of Molly Hatchet, we want to thank you all for your condolences on the passing of Phil McCormack. We truly appreciate your support over the past several weeks, and we recognize that this is a difficult time for all of us.  We’ve spent many years performing with Phil across the country – and across the world – and we’ve been through a lot together.   Phil is, and will always be, an undeniably important figure in the history of the band.

We have assessed many options concerning the future of Molly Hatchet. At this juncture, in speaking with family, friends, our veteran fans, our record label, our agency, and many behind the scenes personnel, we will go forward into the next chapter of the band’s legacy.  All tour dates will be fulfilled, and more shows added.

The lead singer / front-man position is both demanding and critical to the show performances and recording responsibilities. Jimmy Elkins will join us and carry the torch on stage for the initial, foreseeable future. Jimmy is from central Florida, has a long history singing with Southern rock bands that have performed with us, and we as a band have known him for years.

This is the start of a new chapter for us. Again, we thank you all for the decades of strong support and your continued dedication to Molly Hatchet.