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MEET THE ARTIST:
spencer ezell |
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artist story:
though hundreds of fans already appreciate his most recent endeavors as frontman for
nashville’s local rock sensation generation down, spencer ezell has decided to take the
leap forward in his career in which he believes will become the biggest success. “i have
reached the point in my life where i have to stop and decide what direction my music,
career and dream is headed and this is the real deal….this is what makes me really feel
good about what i’m doingâ€, spencer said.
after the passing of his father in 2001, spencer, then 18 years of age, decided to put his
talent of singer/songwriter to use and began playing acoustically at a small bookstore’s
open mic night in martin tennessee, not far from his hometown of greenfield. the
regulars quickly took a liking to him and suggested he do more with his talent. after
posting a flyer at a local music shop requesting the formation of a band, he was
welcomed with open arms to what soon would be known as the power rock group, cold
shoulder. from 2001-2003, spencer and cold shoulder hustled gigs around their home
base of west tennessee along with a few radio credits and interviews. spencer soon
became the most talked about singer and performer of that scene.
in early 2005, shortly after becoming 1 out of 6 finalist in a vocalist competition in
orlando florida, he had decided it was finally time to leave the small town life, friends and
family he held so dear to relocate to a market that would contain much more opportunity.
starting out in nashville not knowing anyone was rough, but spencer used most of his first
year in nashville playing numerous spots at the world famous bluebird café and was
consistently receiving thunderous applause and recognition with his many visits.
in the wake of 2006, spencer joined up with generation down taking the nashville scene
on as vocalist/guitarist and soon with the addition of another band member, he seated
himself as front man to what would become his finest accomplishment yet. generation
down in less than a year conquered the nashville rock market along with touring
regionally with an edgy, yet melodic sound that’s uniqueness could not be duplicated.
local radio station 102.9 the buzz awarded them the local buzz hall of fame for being
the most requested band on the local show 3 months running. their debut album released
independently, “reality crisisâ€, saw large sales online and at their energetic live shows with
such fan favorites as, “drowning eyesâ€, “tomorrow againâ€, “one more dayâ€, and “shade of
grayâ€. by the end of 2007, editorials on nashvillerock.net were constantly praising spencer
and generation down for being at the top of the game in the local rock scene.
approaching 2008 with recording projects underway for generation down’s follow up
album to “reality crisisâ€, and the loss of their management, the pressure from his peers to
conform to a certain style and genre of music along with scheduling conflicts and creative
differences began to take it’s toll on spencer. with the undying support of the people that
cared for him most behind him, spencer made the decision to start doing things his way.
“i listen to good music, i write good music and i want to perform good music; it is that
simpleâ€, spencer exclaims. “both bands i’ve been in throughout my career have really
helped me get to this point and we have all been good friends and even at sometimes like
brothers, but now i think i’m finally ready to get out on my own and show the world what
is really in my heart and soulâ€. “after much trial and error, and a lot of praying on the
subject, i have come to the understanding that i’m not a head banging, emo screaming
rocker, nor do i have a twang in my voice and wear cowboy bootsâ€. “i am spencer ezell
and this is my calling and what i love and was meant to do…and i have to say, i’m proud of
thatâ€. |
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