Hot Action Cop
Encyclopedia
Hot Action Cop is an American
alternative rock
band. The group released their self-titled debut album on Lava/Atlantic Records in 2003. Rob Werthner (vocalist/rhythm guitarist-songwriter-frontman) formed the band back in the 1990s with bassist Luis Espaillat, drummer Kory Knipp and Nashville guitarist Tim Flaherty, Later before the 2003 tour adding Nashville keyboardist Daniel Feese. With many musical influences (including the Bloodhound Gang
, Eminem
, Red Hot Chili Peppers
and Limp Bizkit
), he came up with songs with lyrics about sex.
The name of the band comes from the irreverent nickname that Werthner gave the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend after she and Werthner broke up in the early '90s. He was an NYPD officer with a feathery out-of-date haircut.
Their song "Fever for the Flava" was featured on the soundtrack of a few films, most notably the American Wedding
and Grind soundtracks (as well as appearing in episodes of the shows King of the Hill
, Malcolm in the Middle
, Smallville
and The Man Show
) and an alternative song (talking about cars instead of sex) also appeared in the racing video game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. It was also voted #49 on MuchMusic
's list of the 50 Most Controversial Videos.
concert. Rumor has it the two discussed playing together again, and that Knipp will be playing some concert dates with HAC in the summer of 2007. Gary Shaine Horrie was the drummer for the band for some 9 months in 2007–2008.
United States
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alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band. The group released their self-titled debut album on Lava/Atlantic Records in 2003. Rob Werthner (vocalist/rhythm guitarist-songwriter-frontman) formed the band back in the 1990s with bassist Luis Espaillat, drummer Kory Knipp and Nashville guitarist Tim Flaherty, Later before the 2003 tour adding Nashville keyboardist Daniel Feese. With many musical influences (including the Bloodhound Gang
Bloodhound Gang
Bloodhound Gang is a Collegeville, Pennsylvania-based American comedy band, although it began as a rap group and gradually changed its genre throughout the years...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
and Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
), he came up with songs with lyrics about sex.
The name of the band comes from the irreverent nickname that Werthner gave the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend after she and Werthner broke up in the early '90s. He was an NYPD officer with a feathery out-of-date haircut.
Their song "Fever for the Flava" was featured on the soundtrack of a few films, most notably the American Wedding
American Wedding
American Wedding is a 2003 comedy film that is a sequel to American Pie and American Pie 2 as part of the American Pie series. It was written by Adam Herz and directed by Jesse Dylan...
and Grind soundtracks (as well as appearing in episodes of the shows King of the Hill
King of the Hill
King of the Hill is an American animated dramedy series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox network. It centers on the Hills, a working-class Methodist family in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas...
, Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Network. The series was first broadcast on January 9, 2000, and ended its six-and-a-half-year run on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons and 151 episodes...
, Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
and The Man Show
The Man Show
The Man Show is an American comedy television show on Comedy Central. It was created in 1999 by its two original co-hosts, Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, and their executive producer Daniel Kellison.-Format:...
) and an alternative song (talking about cars instead of sex) also appeared in the racing video game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. It was also voted #49 on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
's list of the 50 Most Controversial Videos.
Lineup
Hot Action Cop is:- Rob Werthner - vocals and guitar
- Tim Flaherty - guitar
- Juan Chavolla - bass
- Johannes Greer - drums
Possible new drummer
Drummer Kory Knipp left the band shortly after the Hot Action Cop (2003) tour ended and slightly before work on the next album started. He wanted to spend more time with his family, possibly go back to school and continue to do session work for artists in the Nashville scene. Former drummer Knipp has been in contact with Rob Werthner since seeing each other backstage at a Red Hot Chili PeppersRed Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
concert. Rumor has it the two discussed playing together again, and that Knipp will be playing some concert dates with HAC in the summer of 2007. Gary Shaine Horrie was the drummer for the band for some 9 months in 2007–2008.
Discography
- Nutbag EP (2002)
- Hot Action CopHot Action Cop (album)Hot Action Cop is the eponymous debut album by the rap metal group Hot Action Cop. It was released on March 4, 2003.-Track listing:# "Doom Boom"# "Goin' Down on It"# "Don't Want Her to Stay"# "Fever for the Flava"# "Busted"# "Face Around"...
(2003) - 2009 EP (2009)
Soundtracks and film appearances
- The Hot ChickThe Hot ChickThe Hot Chick is a 2002 American comedy film about a teenage girl whose body is magically swapped with that of a 30-year-old criminal. It was directed by Tom Brady and produced by Guy Riedel for Happy Madison and Touchstone Pictures, from a screenplay by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider...
("Fever For The Flava") - GrindGrind (2003 film)Grind is a 2003 American adventureassshole movie comedy film about four young aspiring amateur skaters Eric Rivers , Matt Jensen , Dustin Knight , and Sweet Lou Singer who are trying to make it in the world of pro skateboarding by pulling insane stunts in front of pro skater Jimmy Wilson...
("Goin' Down On It", "Fever For The Flava") - S.W.A.T. ("Samuel Jackson")
- American WeddingAmerican WeddingAmerican Wedding is a 2003 comedy film that is a sequel to American Pie and American Pie 2 as part of the American Pie series. It was written by Adam Herz and directed by Jesse Dylan...
("Fever For The Flava") - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2-Development:Different versions of the game were produced for each game platform; the Xbox, GameCube and PC versions were developed in EA Seattle, a subsidiary of EA Canada, while the PS2 version was developed by EA Black Box in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Also, it did not feature a career mode...
("Goin' Down On It", "Fever For The Flava")* - The Real CancunThe Real CancunThe Real Cancun is a 2003 American reality film released on April 25, 2003 in the U.S.Inspired by the reality television genre, this film followed the lives of sixteen Americans from March 13 - 23, 2003 as they celebrated spring break in Cancún, Mexico and experienced romantic relationships,...
("Fever For The Flava") - Project Gotham Racing 2Project Gotham Racing 2Project Gotham Racing 2 is a racing game for the Xbox, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft. PGR2 is the sequel to the highly successful Project Gotham Racing. It is the second title in the Project Gotham Racing series.As in PGR, the route to advancement in PGR2 differs from...
("Don't Want Her to Stay")*
- * Music with alternative version.