Hank Sullivant

Hank Sullivant (born 3 February 1983) is an American rock musician and producer who is known for his early work with Athens-based pop rock band The Whigs, his stint as touring guitarist for MGMT, and currently as leader of the rock band Kuroma.

Since 2009 Sullivant has produced albums for bands including Gift Horse, Wages, and Colour Revolt.

Memphis & Accidental Mersh

Sullivant was raised in Memphis and attended high school at Memphis University School. He is listed as ‘notable alumni’ of MUS alongside Big Star's Chris Bell and FedEx CEO Fred Smith. Sullivant played in a band called Accidental Mersh with Andrew VanWyngarden, Nick Robbins, and Charlie Gerber. The band wrote funky pop songs that were inspired by elder Memphis rock band Big Ass Truck. The group packed Memphis clubs like the New Daisy Theater on Beale Street. The group dispersed to different colleges in 2001.

Athens & The Whigs

During his first year at The University of Georgia, Sullivant met Atlantans Parker Gispert and Julian Dorio with whom he formed The Whigs. Sullivant, a guitarist, picked up bass to round out the band. Sullivant and Gispert co-wrote the songs with additional creative input from Dorio. During their time at UGA, the band rose to popularity in Athens and Atlanta.