Lajon Witherspoon facts for kids
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Lajon Witherspoon
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| Born | October 3, 1972 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
Lajon Jermaine Witherspoon (born October 3, 1972) is an American singer. He is most famous as the lead singer of the rock band Sevendust. This band is from Atlanta, Georgia.
Other rock bands like Staind and Seether say Lajon and Sevendust inspired their music. In 2008, Lajon was named one of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time" by Hit Parader magazine. He was ranked number 35.
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Lajon Witherspoon's Early Life
Lajon Witherspoon was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with his parents and his brother, Reginald. Lajon's father was a singer in a funk band.
Before Lajon became a musician, he was very active in sports. He played football and wrestled for Norcross High School. He also practiced judo for many years. Eventually, Lajon chose music as his main passion instead of sports.
How Sevendust Started
Before joining Sevendust, Lajon was the lead singer for a funk rock band called Body & Soul. In 1994, his band played a show with another local band, Snake Nation.
After hearing Lajon sing, Vinnie Hornsby and Morgan Rose were very impressed. They asked Lajon to sing for their band. Soon, guitarist John Connolly and Lee Banks joined them. They first called their band Rumblefish.
The band's name soon changed to Crawlspace. When Lee Banks got too busy, Clint Lowery joined as the new guitarist. The band had to change their name again because another group already used "Crawlspace." They finally decided on Sevendust. This name came from a can of "Sevin" insecticide powder that Hornsby found in his grandmother's garage.
Lajon's Solo Music
Lajon Witherspoon has also worked on music outside of Sevendust. In 2010, he recorded a song called "Ready to Go." This song was part of a 10-song album for the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association).
Lajon has also released some solo songs. These include "Love Song" and "Black or White." He also covered a song called "Chainsmoking" by Jacob Banks. Lajon said that "Love Song" connects with what is happening in the world today.
Lajon's Family Life
Lajon Witherspoon is married to his wife, Ashley. They have two daughters, Maya Diane and Jada Legend. They also have a son named Kingston.
See also
In Spanish: Lajon Witherspoon para niños
