JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Phil McCormack, the lead singer for the Jacksonville-based southern rock band Molly Hatchet, has died. He was 58.
McCormack joined Molly Hatchet in 1996 but had performed with the group in prior years as well, playing harmonica and singing.
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The band was formed here in Jacksonville in 1975 and released a number of albums with many changes to its lineup over the years. The band's biggest hit may be, "Flirtin' with Disaster" of which, they put out a best-selling album with the same name.
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of our friend and band member, Phil McCormack. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family during this time of loss. Phil's contributions to Molly Hatchet were heard around the world. He will be missed but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/xJF6tOGP1i
— Molly Hatchet (@mollyhatchet) April 27, 2019
The cause of McCormack's death has not been released.