Jason and the Scorchers, formed in 1981, is a Nashville-based band known for pioneering the fusion of punk rock and country music, a genre later known as cowpunk or alt-country. The band's original lineup included notable members Jason Ringenberg and Warner Hodges, whose distinctive guitar work became a signature sound. Their album "Fervor" (1983) gained significant critical acclaim and cemented their place in music history. Through their innovative blending of genres, Jason and the Scorchers influenced a new generation of country rock bands.