The Yayhoos are an American country rock group led by Eric "Rosco" Ambel (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) with Dan Baird (The Georgia Satellites).
[2] The Yayhoos formed as a "temporary band" in 1993 and consisted of "an all-star lineout of country punk veterans," including Eric "Rosco" Ambel on guitar/vocals, Dan Baird on guitar/vocals, Keith Christopher on bass, and Terry Anderson on drums/vocals.
[4][5] He wrote songs recorded by both The Georgia Satellites and Dan Baird, including the hits "Battleship Chains" and "I Love You Period".
[12] In 1995, The Yahoos toured the South with Dillon Fence and headliners Drivin N Cryin, playing their individual greatest hits with a sprinkle of new material from their solo projects.
[7] In addition, The Yayhoos themselves appeared somewhat relaxed—one reviewer noted, "The band played up the sloppy drunk angle at the Mercury Lounge…with the three front men following the lead of noticeably intoxicated Christopher.
[13] When Dan Baird released his second solo album, Buffalo Nickel in 1996, he included a hidden 12th track, "Frozen Head State Park," from The Yayhoos' recording sessions.
"[13] However, the demo tracks were circulated amongst friends bringing the band to the attention of the independent label Bloodshot Record who wanted to release an album.
[12] The result was Fear Not the Obvious( 2001), but the band's ability to tour in support of this album was limited by the member's schedules with other acts and the events of 9/11.
[13] In 2006, The Yayhoos spent three holiday weekends in Ambel’s Cowboy Technical Services Recording Studio working on a new album.
[3][12][5] Released on Ambel's DIY label Lakeside Lounge Records in 2006, the resulting album, Put the Hammer Down, is a mix of original songs with a few covers.