Jason Ringenberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jason Ringenberg
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Jason Ringenberg performs at Music City Roots in Franklin, Tennessee in 2015
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| Also known as | Farmer Jason |
| Born | November 22, 1958 Kewanee, Illinois U.S. |
| Genres | Country rock Alt-country Americana Cowpunk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar voice |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | EMI Mammoth Records Yep Roc Records |
| Associated acts | Jason & the Scorchers |
Jason Ringenberg (born November 22, 1958) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the band Jason & the Scorchers. This band had popular songs like "Golden Ball and Chain." Jason Ringenberg also performs as a solo artist and as a fun children's music character called Farmer Jason.
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Early Life and Education
Jason Ringenberg was born in Kewanee, Illinois. He grew up on a hog farm in Sheffield, Illinois, which was right next to the Rock Island Railroad tracks. While he was a student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he started playing in rock and country bands.
Music Career
Forming Jason & the Scorchers
In 1981, Jason Ringenberg moved to Nashville, Tennessee. There, he soon started the band Jason & the Scorchers. The other members were Warner Hodges, Jeff Johnson, and Perry Baggs. Their music was a cool mix of punk rock and country sounds. The magazine Rolling Stone said they "singlehandedly re-wrote the history of rock'n'roll in the South." The band became very popular for their albums and live shows.
Influence on Music
Jason Ringenberg and his band were very important in the 1980s. They helped create new music styles like alternative country and Americana. These styles mix country music with rock and indie sounds. In 2008, Jason & the Scorchers received a special award. The Americana Music Association gave them a Lifetime Achievement Award for their amazing performances.
Solo Work and Farmer Jason
Jason Ringenberg has also had a successful career as a solo artist. He has released several solo albums and toured by himself. The Times newspaper in London called him "one of the most exciting performers of his generation." Today, he often performs as both Jason Ringenberg and his children's music character, Farmer Jason. Sometimes, he even does both shows on the same day!
Jason created his Farmer Jason character in 2002 to entertain his own daughters. He released his first children's album, A Day at the Farm with Farmer Jason, in 2003. Farmer Jason became very popular and is now one of his most successful projects. As Farmer Jason, he sings fun songs about farm animals and how much we should appreciate nature. His PBS mini-show, "It's a Farmer Jason," was nominated for four Emmy awards and won one! He has recorded four albums and a DVD as Farmer Jason. His fourth album, Christmas on the Farm with Farmer Jason, came out in December 2014.
His album Stand Tall was released in 2019. He wrote many of the songs for this album while he was an Artist in Residence at Sequoia National Park. The songs on the album are about many different topics, from historical figures to famous punk rock bands.
Personal Life
Jason Ringenberg lives near Bon Aqua, Tennessee. He lives there with his wife, Suzy, and their three daughters, Kelsey, Addie, and Camille. They also have many animals on their farm.
Discography
Jason & The Scorchers Albums
- Reckless Country Soul (1982)
- Fervor (1983)
- Lost & Found (1986)
- Still Standing (1986)
- Thunder and Fire (1989)
- A Blazing Grace (1995)
- Clear Impetuous Morning (1996)
- Halcyon Times (2010)
Solo Albums
- One Foot in The Honky Tonk (1992)
- A Pocketful of Soul (2000)
- All Over Creation (2002)
- Empire Builders (2004)
- Stand Tall (2019)
- Rhinestoned (2021)
Farmer Jason Albums
- A Day at the Farm With Farmer Jason (2003)
- Rockin' In The Forest With Farmer Jason (2006)
- Nature Jams (2012)
- Christmas on the Farm with Farmer Jason (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Jason Ringenberg para niños
