Member Since: 23/05/2005
Band Website: www.ianrhett.com
Influences: Marvin Gaye, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Admiral Ian C. Eddy, and "some kind of Divine Providence, shining its heavenly light down on me"
See also: Beck, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Ani, Aimee Mann & Michael Penn, Steve Earle, Trent Reznor, Steve Reich, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, Bonnie Raitt, SRV, Dwight Yokam and Prince. Very big lately on Solomon Burke, Eddy Floyd, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke
Inspired by: Dylan's story, Jeff's voice, the way Jesus lived, the willingness of so many of our brothers and sisters (one of whom is my own) willing to die for the cause of our defense, peace marches, the global unity I felt for a few days in the middle of September, 2001 - A dream realized just enough to make me long for it AND to know it's possible. Activists, nonprofit workers, artists committed to making a difference in the world (see Michael Franti, Billy Bragg) and giving up the comfort and convenience that comes with working FOR the system, instead of within it for change. Kristen Eppley, Marla Ruzicka (founder of civicworldwide.org who was killed in Iraq helping civilian casualties), Rachel Corrie, my mom, brothers and sisters.
Sounds Like: ... I might be on to something.
... every week and every performance puts more polish on my chops and more soul in my singin
... I've got a plan
Record Label: UNSIGNED AND INDIE