The Gulf Of Mexico Songfacts reports that during the filming of the second season of Treme, a drilling rig exploded in the Gulf Mexico causing the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. The spill caused extensive damage to marine and wildlife habitats as well as the Gulf's fishing and tourism industries. This ballad was inspired by the incident.
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The Gulf Of Mexico Songfacts reports that during the filming of the second season of Treme, a drilling rig exploded in the Gulf Mexico causing the l… read more
The Gulf Of Mexico Songfacts reports that during the filming of the second season of Treme, a drilling rig exploded in the Gulf Mexico causing the largest accidental marine oil spill in… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song "Ellis Unit One" from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Earle also had small roles on the HBO television shows "The Wire" and "Treme". His sister Stacey Earle is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter,… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country."… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen politic… read more