Jesse Winchester

Jesse Winchester
Born: May 17, 1944 in Shreveport, LA
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock
Biography: Jesse Winchester was the music world's most prominent Vietnam War draft evader, though his renown came from a body of wry, closely observed songs. After growing up in Memphis, Winchester received his draft notice in 1967 and moved to Montreal, Canada, rather than serve in the military. In 1969, he met ...Read full biography
Third Down, 110 to Go
Released: 1972
Label: Wounded Bird
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If Jesse Winchester's debut album was an auspicious introduction to a powerful new songwriting talent, his two-and-a-half-years-in-the-making follow-up was in some ways even more impressive. Without the ...Read full review
Jesse Winchester
Released: 1970
Label: Wounded Bird
Critics' Rating:
Jesse Winchester first gained notice as a protégé of the Band's Robbie Robertson, who produced and played guitar on his debut album and brought along bandmate Levon Helm to play drums and mandolin. The ...Read full review
More Jesse Winchester albums: Main Albums (15), Compilations (5), Others (1)
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