Ray Wylie Hubbard

About

Veteran Texas Country musician who recorded albums spanning four decades and who released the song "Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother."

Before Fame

His early albums, mixing country with folk and blues, were ahead of their time and not yet appreciated by mainstream audiences.

Trivia

Popular among the progressive country crowd, he formed what may have been the first cowpunk band, The Cowboy Twinkies.

Family Life

He was born in Soper, Oklahoma, and grew up in nearby Hugo before moving to South Dallas, Texas.

Associated With

He paved the way for future generations of country rockers, like cowpunk musician Maria McKee.