Patterson Hood is an American musician and songwriter from Athens, Georgia. He is best known as the frontman and founder of the alternative country rock group Drive-By Truckers since 1996. In addition to his work with the Drive-By Truckers, Hood has also released 6 studio-produced solo albums and 2 live albums. He has also been featured as a vocalist on a number of albums by other artists. His solo releases often show a different side to his music than what is expressed through the Drive-By Truckers, focusing more on personal lyrics and diverse musical styles. He has received critical acclaim for his solo works as well as his work with Drive-By Truckers.