Black Oak Arkansas

Musical Group

Forfans of southern rock, blues-rock and raw, vocal-driven bands.
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The Profile

American southern rock band led by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, known for raw, energetic performances blending southern rock, country and hard-blues.

Led by singer Jim "Dandy" Mangrum; origins tied to Black Oak, Arkansas; notable for a raw vocal style and a mix of country/bluegrass and southern rock influences.

DeBaser hosts two reviews that emphasize Black Oak Arkansas's raw, whiskey-soaked southern rock and Jim 'Dandy' Mangrum's distinctive vocals. High On The Hog is singled out as a peak, while the debut is described as explosive but still unripe.

Notable Quotes

❝ Now, try listening to "High On The Hog" and your taste buds will pick up whiskey, dust, sweat, and, why not, the pungent aroma of a warm 38 special.

❝ A small and backward country as the birthplace, a bold redneck approach, heavy debts to the country and bluegrass tradition, constant influences from contemporary rock waves, a raw and acrobatic voice (constantly between bluegrass and rock) from singer Jim Mangrum.