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Artist
Jefferson Ross
12+ albums
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Jefferson's story driven music hints at who he is, where he's been, and always brings the listener along for an entertaining ride. Whether he's getting "lucky" or sharing the life of "The Prophet Elijah" his music is like an old friend you want to visit again and again. Inspired by the people who are devoted to quality and putting in the love, experience and special stuff that sets them apart from the pack, Jefferson, aspiring to inspire has created an album in Azalea that says I’m a southern boy who loves to travel and experience all the world has to offer, but I’m home where the dogwoods and azaleas bloom. Jefferson discovered his first love when a family friend, Charles Bignon, working for the Allman Brothers introduced him to the band. “The roadies had a warm up band that would actually play before the opening act and I sat in with them when I was 13. I played Duane's Les Paul, the one with his name spelled out in the frets on the back of the guitar. It's now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” By 16 Jefferson was touring with various Gospel acts. It was during this time he landed a band position with Jimmy Swaggart. He was told, “You’re hired. Get a passport. We’re leaving for Australia next week.” Although gaining invaluable experience as a stage musician, Jefferson identified himself as a songwriter. He’d been writing songs for his church band so it seemed fitting when Jimmy Swaggart cut “Unworthy of The Blood”. “When I found out that people actually make
