

Patterson Hood
Lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Drive-By Truckers, known for narrative-driven songs about the American South and for exploring memory, mythology, and social themes in his writing.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
Revisited: Patterson Hood
Patterson Hood, lead singer of Drive-By Truckers, shares his insights into transforming memories into songs. He explores how family folklore feeds his songwriting, the duality of his childhood experiences, and the profound effect of performance on processing grief. They delve into the creation of Southern Rock Opera and discuss the challenges of touring, including personal hardships and near-misses. Patterson also reflects on the nostalgia of local venues and the impact of the pandemic on creativity, enriching the conversation with stories that resonate deeply.

Apr 21, 2020 • 38min
Drive-By Truckers
Drive-By Truckers play music from and talk about their twelfth album, The Unraveling. The band of Alabamans—represented here by Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood—discuss how the political climate shaped the themes of their latest record. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.