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Chanteur
Rock 'n' Roll US né le 14 Avril 1977 à Buffalo Valley (Oklahoma).
Known for
his highly resonant voice and vintage-inspired sound that nods to '40s R&B and
'50s rock & roll, JD McPherson has cut a distinctive path on the roots and
Americana scenes. McPherson initially broke through with his propulsive 2010
single "North Side Gal" off his debut Signs
& Signifiers. Pairing with bassist/producer Jimmy
Sutton, he quickly built a rabid following, and drew critical praise for his
soulful analog aesthetic. Subsequent albums, like 2015's Let
the Good Times Roll, and 2017's Undivided
Heart & Soul, continued to find McPherson building
upon his old-school passions while showcasing ever-more stylistically
adventurous collaborations with contemporaries like Lucius, Dan
Auerbach, and Nicole
Atkins.
Born in rural Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, in 1977, McPherson grew
up listening to a wide array of music from traditional country and rockabilly to
punk and hip-hop. Although music was always an interest, the singer first worked
on his family's cattle ranch and later earned a Master's degree in open media
from Tulsa University, eventually teaching and receiving attention for his video
art installations. It was while performing with the Tulsa-based roots ensemble the
Starkweather Boys that his classic style caught the ear of Chicago
retro-rock impresario Jimmy
Sutton. He backed Sutton for
a few shows and formulated an idea for his own solo project.
In 2010, he released his solo debut, the Sutton-produced Signs
& Signifiers (featuring the single "North Side Gal"), on Hi-Style Records.
The video for the "North Side Gal" went viral and, along with a heavy touring
schedule, helped build McPherson's
fan base. Two years later, Signs
& Signifiers was re-released to a wider audience on Rounder Records and
ultimately reached number 47 on the Billboard Rock Albums chart. That same year, McPherson was
invited to join acclaimed British singer/songwriter Nick
Lowe on a leg of his West Coast tour.
McPherson then whet fans' appetites with a 2014 covers EP before returning
in 2015 with his sophomore full-length album, the Mark
Neil-produced Let
the Good Times Roll. Included on the album was the single "Bossy," as well
as the track "Bridgebuilder," co-written with the
Black Keys' Dan
Auerbach. Well received, the album landed at number 17 on Billboard's Top
Rock Albums chart.
In 2017, McPherson returned
with his third full-length album, Undivided
Heart & Soul. Recorded in Nashville's historic RCA Studio B with Lucius drummer Dan
Molad producing, the album found McPherson exploring
a fuzztone, '60s-style R&B. Featured on the album are collaborations with Butch
Walker, Parker
Millsap, and Aaron
Lee Tasjan. Also featured are guest spots from Lucius singers Jess
Wolfe and Holly
Laessig, Nicole
Atkins, and the
Raconteurs guitarist Jack
Lawrence. Included on the album are the singles "Crying's Just a Thing That
You Do" and "Lucky Penny." McPherson's first-ever holiday-themed album, Socks,
arrived in 2018.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_McPherson
Talents : Vocals, Guitar
Style musical : Rock 'n' Roll, Rhythm 'n' Blues, Rockabilly
Years in activity :
| 1910 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 2000 | 10 | 20 |
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles & EP
| 2010 | SP Witchcraft International WCI 45 104 (GER) |
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JD McPherson featuring Jimmy Sutton & Alex Hall - North Side Girl / Wolf Teeth |
| 2010 | CD ROUNDER ? (UK) (promo) |
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North Side Gal (featuring - Alex Hall, Jimmy Sutton) |
| 2012 | SP ROUNDER 11861-8739-1 (US) (limited edition 500 copies) |
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North Side Gal / Abigail Blue |
| 2012 | CD ROUNDER ? (UK) (promo) |
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Twinkle ( Little Christmas Lights) |
| 2012 | CD ROUNDER ? (UK) (promo) |
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Your Love |
| 04/2013 | SP ROUNDER 11661-8761-1 (US) (limited edition, red vinyl) |
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Fire Bug / A Gentle Awakening |
| 11/2014 | SP ROUNDER 11661-36235 (US) |
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Bossy / Rome Wasn't Built In A Day |
| 11/2014 | SP VEE JAY VJR-36236-01 (US) | . |
I Wish You Would / Steal Away |
| 2014 | CD ROUNDER PRO-RO-0611 (US) (promo) |
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I Wish You Would / Steal Away / Rome Wasn't Built In A Day / Why Lady Why |
| 2014 | CD ROUNDER ? (UK) (promo) |
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Precious |
| 2014 | CD ROUNDER ? (UK) (promo) |
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It Shook Me Up |
| 2014 | CD CONCORD MUSIC ? (UK) | . |
Let The Good Times Roll |
| 2018 | SP NEW WEST NW4132 (US) |
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When The Fat Guy Tries The Chimney On For Size (Rodney CROWELL) / Hey Skinny Santa! (JD McPHERSON) |
| 11/2019 | SP NEW WEST NW4145 (US) (limited edition 1500 copies) |
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Holly, Carol, Candy And Joy / Red Bow (For A Blue Girl) |
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Albums
| 2010 | CD Hi-Style HS-CD 82698 (US) |
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Signs & Signifiers - North Side Gal / Country Boy / Fire Bug / Signs & Signifiers / Wolf Teeth / Scratching Circles / A Gentle Awakening / Dimes For Nickels / B.G.M.O.S.R.N.R. / I Can't Complain / Your Love (all That I'm Missing) / Scandalous |
| 2014 | CD ROUNDER 11661-9169ADV (US) |
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Let The Good Times Roll - Let The Good Times Roll / Bossy / It's All Over But The Shouting / Bridge Builder / It Shook Me Up / Head Over Heels / Shy Boy / You Must Have Met Little Caroline? / Precious / Mother Of Lies / Everybody's Talking 'Bout The All American |
| 10/2017 | CD NEW WEST NW6370 (US) |
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Undivided Heart & Soul - Desperate Love / Crying's Just A Thing You Do / Lucky Penny / Hunting For Sugar / On The Lips / Undivided Heart & Soul / Bloodhound Rock / Style (Is A Losing Game) / Jubilee / Under The Spell Of City Lights / Let's Get Out Of Here While We're Young |
| 2018 | CD NEW WEST NW6448 (US) |
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Socks - A CHRISTMAS ALBUM BY JD McPHERSON -All The Gifts I Need / Bad Kid / Hey Skinny Santa! / Socks / Every Single Christmas / Ugly Sweater Blues / Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy / Santa's Got A Mean Machine / What's That Sound? / Claus vs. Claus (vocals - Lucie Silvas) / Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights) |
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