Mark Olson

Mark Olson
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Styles: Americana, Alternative Country-Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Biography: In 1995, Mark Olson left the Jayhawks after a stormy ten years of mounting success and ventured out on his own to continue pursuing his vision of honest, earthy Americana music. The Jayhawks pushed on without Olson, and helmed by new chief songwriter Gary Louris, the band headed off into more pop-oriented ...Read full biography
The Salvation Blues
Released: 2007
Label: Rhino/Hacktone
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It seems odd that Salvation Blues is Mark Olson's first true solo recording. After his tenure with the Jayhawks, Olson left the band to spend more time in Joshua Tree with his then-wife, fellow singer/songwriter ...Read full review
December's Child
Released: 2002
Label: Dualtone Music Group
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Life in the desert with wife Victoria Williams certainly has focused Mark Olson's eye for lyrical detail. Whether singing about around-the-clock meth labs or newspaper roses sold by the side of the road, ...Read full review
More Mark Olson albums: Main Albums (5)
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