On this episode of Once Upon A Time in Graceland, it's Memphis based rock & roll performance artist/and friend of legend, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jason James. Jason discusses how he ended up in Memphis, how it's shaped his musical career, and all the iconic artists he has gotten to meet, play and work with. With almost 30 years of music behind him, Jason has held residency at Jerry Lee Lewis's club on Beale Street in Memphis, Played on stage with Bo Diddley, and has performed Graceland over 50 times.
Also discussed here, going inside Graceland for the first time, hanging with Jerry Lee Lewis, getting pulled over by Elvis, and 6 degrees to Jim Morison, the story of Elvis being handed a song by The Doors that he never recorded. Great interview and amazing performer.
Jason will be making an appearance at the Elvis celebration in Boston March 18, 2020 called Once Upon A Time In Graceland at the Once Ballroom. If your local or feel like a road trip, it's an event no Elvis fan wants to miss.
MEMPHIS-BASED BLUES/ROCK AND ROLL PIANIST/GUITARIST JASON JAMES
Once Upon A Time In Graceland is a podcasted exploring the life, legacy, and mystique around Elvis Presley, the music and musical roots, and the importance of his relationships with Family, Friends, Fans, and himself.
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