| Bruce Crump | |
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Crump at the drums in 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bruce Crump |
| Born | 17 July 1957 Memphis, Tennessee, |
| Genres | southern rock, christian rock, blues-rock, folk rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Epic, SPV, Capitol Records |
| Associated acts | Molly Hatchet, Streetheart, Gator Country |
| Website | Molly Hatchet official website |
Bruce Crump (born July 17, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee) was the longtime drummer with the rock band Molly Hatchet. He left in 1982 and rejoined in 1984, and left again sometime around 1990. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 80's, and appeared on their Live After Dark recording. He currently plays in Gator Country with other founding members of Molly Hatchet. Crump is also the great-grandson of politician E.H. Crump
Crump is now a drummer for Journey Christian Church in Midlothian, Virginia.[1] He also plays drums with Jesi's Edge in Richmond, VA. While drumming for Journey Christian Church he went through a bout of throat cancer which is now in complete remission. Bruce also spent time as the drum department manager for MARS Music (now defunct) in Virginia.