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. High Top Mountain.WebsiteJohn Sturgill Simpson (born June 8, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. As of September 2019, he has released four albums as a solo artist. He released two albums independently, in 2013 and in 2014. His second album was nominated for a, listed 18th on 's '50 Best Albums of 2014,' and named among 's 50 Favorite Albums of 2014.' His third studio album, was released on and was Simpson's first major-label release, later earning him at the while also being nominated for. Simpson's fourth album, was released on September 27, 2019.
Contents.Early life Simpson was born in, the only child of a secretary and a Trooper, who formerly worked undercover in narcotics. Due to his father's work, Simpson's family moved to, outside, where Simpson graduated from. Simpson's mother's family were coal miners. Simpson is the first male on his mother's side of the family to not work in a strip mine or deep mine.He described his educational career by noting that he was 'not a great student'. His parents divorced when he was in the seventh grade, and he sold drugs and experimented with during high school. He enlisted in the his senior year of high school, and only 'barely graduated'.After three years in the Navy, where he worked in the, Simpson spent time in Japan, then lived in, and Seattle, where he waited tables at, then moved back home to,. Career 2004−2013: Early performances and recordings Simpson formed the Country/Rock band Sunday Valley in 2004, for which he played Guitar/Vocals, which played at the Pickathon festival in.Simpson took a break from music, focusing on building a career at a railroad freight-shipping yard for, which he eventually ended up managing.
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He credits his wife and friends with supporting what he characterized as a hobbyist focus on songwriting and playing to convincing him to actually focus on getting serious and trying to make music for a living. After playing local open mics and gigs, Simpson returned to Sunday Valley. The band toured and made an album. He and his wife moved to when the group disbanded in 2012.After going solo, Simpson released his debut album in 2013, which he self-funded, self-released, and had cut in Nashville before signing to British independent label, who released the album in Europe in 2014. The album was produced. Among the session musicians were on piano and, a former guitarist for, on.
The record is named after a cemetery near Jackson where many of Simpson's family members are buried. Of rated High Top Mountain 3 and half stars out of 5, comparing its sound favorably to Waylon Jennings. The album's style has also been compared to 's. Erik Ernst of the also compared it to Jennings, saying that it had 'rich vintage sounds, heartbreaking ballads, and juke-joint ramblers'. 2014–2016: Metamodern Sounds in Country Music. Simpson in 2013In 2014, Simpson released his second album produced by Dave Cobb, to positive reviews.
The album's lead single is 'Living the Dream'. The record is described as a 'deep and unconventional relationship between traditionalism and new ways of thinking,' and deviates from Simpson's more traditional hard country debut. Simpson said that 'recording and mixing was done in five and a half days for about $4,000. I was pretty proud about that.' The album made two separate 'Top Albums of 2014' lists in (ranking 4th and 8th ) and was also called the best album of the year by.Simpson made his US network television debut on July 14, 2014, on the, playing 'Life of Sin'.
That year, he would go on to play 'Living the Dream' on a September episode of, ' on an October episode of, and ' on a December episode of. In 2015, he returned to The Late Show and Conan playing 'Long White Line' in February and 'Just Let Go' in April (respectively). He has also played the and at. He has opened for artists like, Merle Haggard, and the.His cover of 'The Promise' by 1980s band was featured in the Season 2 Episode 9 of the HBO series in November 2015. The first track from this album, 'Turtles All The Way Down,' was featured in the soundtrack for Season 1 Episode 5 of HBO's series in November 2019. Simpson also wrote and performed the theme song to the /-produced TV show,. The song is called 'Sugar Daddy.'
As of July 2015, Simpson's songs are represented by —an agreement that followed his record deal with. 2016–2017: A Sailor's Guide to Earth In March 2016, Simpson released the first track from his third album, a song called 'Brace For Impact (Live A Little).'
The record is a commemoration of the birth of Simpson's son, and features work by from 's, as well as a cover of, '.' Simpson self-produced the record –, who produced his prior records, did not work on this record, marking a departure from prior efforts. Simpson also created the record with a focus on sequencing, and recorded tracks live. The record marks his major label debut.
It was nominated for and won at the. In January 2017, Simpson appeared on the -hosted episode of, playing 'Keep It Between the Lines' and 'Call to Arms.' Simpson had planned to take a break from touring for the entirety of 2017 to focus on his family, but reconsidered after his Grammy nominations.
He began touring again in May 2017 by playing a show at the Wharf Amphitheater in, with. Simpson also performed as the opening act for three shows during the 'Not in this Lifetime' tour in the summer of 2017. Simpson helped produce fellow Kentucky singer/songwriter ' 2017 album Purgatory after being introduced to Childers by drummer Miles Miller. 2018–present: Sound & Fury In a March 5, 2018, interview on podcast, Simpson revealed that he was working on his fourth studio album, and hinted that it would be a, though this was ultimately not the case. The title of the album, was announced on July 21, 2019, at the, with Simpson describing it as a 'sleazy, steamy rock'n'roll record'. A companion film bearing the same name was also released on. The album was officially put up for pre-order on August 20, 2019, with the track 'Sing Along' being released the same day.
It was released on September 27, 2019, to positive reviews. The album broke with Simpson's established country style, featuring a fuzzy sound influenced by psychedelia and funk music.Simpson was originally going to perform at the music festival in August 2019, before the festival's cancellation. Band members Current members.
Chuck Bartels – bass guitar (2015–present). Bobby Emmett – keyboards (2012–2013, 2015–present). Miles Miller – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2012–present)Past members. Kevin Black – bass guitar (2011–2015). Laur Joamets – electric guitar (2013–2017).
Adam Davis – electric guitar (2012–2013)Musical style. Simpson with an acoustic guitar, pictured here in 2013Simpson is often compared to and the genre of country music. Says, 'Sturgill isn't imitating at all, and he sounds like my favorite era of my dad, the Seventies, when he would sing quieter and more conversational. That's what struck me about Sturgill from Day One. And still does.' Simpson himself counts, and as much bigger influences on his sound than Waylon Jennings. Simpson has also stated he tries to base his career around that of.
Indeed, noted that Simpson had 'a voice that recalls Merle Haggard and guitar licks that bring to mind.' His overall sound was described by as 'a mesmerizing and sometimes bewildering mix of traditional country sounds, contemporary philosophy, and psychedelic recording-studio wizardry.' Personal life Simpson is married and in 2018 he revealed he and his family reside in the Smoky Mountain area. He has three sons. Simpson is a, having been honoured at the on March 20, 2018.
Described Simpson as 'independent' and 'very proud to be from our great Commonwealth,' calling Metamodern Sounds in Country Music 'one of the best albums of all time. Pure Kentucky. Pure Sturgill Simpson.' On April 11, 2020, Simpson tested positive for after exhibiting symptoms for over a month.
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