Claim: Daniel John Baird, who is frequently credited as one of the founders of alt-country music, released his debut solo album Love Songs for the Hearing Impaired in 1992 to a favorable review from Billboard Magazine.
Evidence: He is often credited as one of the pioneers in cowpunk and alt-country music, which combines elements of rock music, country music, outlaw country, and punk rock. Baird released his first solo album, Love Songs for the Hearing Impaired, in October 1992, produced by Brendan O'Brien with Executive Producer Rick Rubin, who founded Def American Recordings. (favorable) Billboard