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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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  • Genre: Blues

    Location Vancleave, Mississippi, US

    Profile Views: 63670

    Last Login: 12/1/2011

    Member Since 2/11/2007

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .. ...... ..All of my songs are copyrighted with the United States Copyright Office. Jr. Greene is currently ranked in the TOP 100 Unsigned Blues Musicians in the state of Mississippi by My Space in the catergory of "Top Artists". "Jr. Greene" was born on April 30th, 1971 in Pascagoula, MS. His parents divorced when he was only two years old yet continued to be friends. Jr. was born into a lower class income family that was full of front porch pickers and grinners. Fiddle players, acoustic guitar players, drummers and lots of singers brought Jr. up into a world of music. In his child hood years while attending elementary school and church gatherings and services, Jr. was constantly performing for generous crowds singing gospel and many all time American standards. In those days it would be safe to say that Jr. was influenced by artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Kiss, The Eagles, Z.Z. Top, and many more. With such a wide range of influences, Jr. grew to love all types of music genres and styles. During his childhood it would be common to see Jr. playing an electric organ that was given to him as a gift by his mother. Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art and The Old Rugged cross were favorites of his grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Conner, and were requested often. His love for the organ faded as he began to discover the many complicated sounds and tones of the electric guitar. Jr. never had a guitar while growing up, but lived around many who played the guitar. In his younger days he was into singing more than he was into instruments, but in the coming years of his childhood, the style of music known as "The Blues" would begin to shape and mold his mind. He was first influenced by blues music through the t.v. show "Moonlighting" starring Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd. At the age of 18, Jr. joined the U.S. Army and served for 8 years as a Combat Signaler/Paratrooper. Jr. served an 8 month tour in the deserts of Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield/Storm during the early 90's. During his tour in the desert, Jr. became heavily influenced by the heavy metal band Metallica. The sound of the guitars captivated him and he knew once he was back in the U.S. he would buy his first guitar ever. He purchased his first guitar from a pawn shop in Fayetteville, NC when he was 20 years old. It was an Aria Pro 2 ZZ Deluxe model six string electric guitar. He purchased a small solid state amp made by Gorilla. Putting the two together he slowly began to develop his skills. It would be some time before he would ever perform in public with a guitar around his neck, but the day would come. He had finally found the one thing in music that was going to take him to the places he wanted to go. After giving the U.S. Army eight good years of his life, Jr. took an Honorable discharge. He settled back in to his home town of Vancleave, MS., but would not stay long. He traveled the entire country living in many different areas and doing many different types of work to include being a security guard, cooking in kitchens, eterminating pests and rodents and driving trucks. By this time, Jr. had already been through many different guitars and amps but had a few pieces of equipment that would become signature and see him through alot of blue times. He had an Ibanez EX Series six string electric and a small solid state Fender amp. These two pieces of equipment would become key in his sound and style. It was'nt until his late 20's that he became extremely fascinated with the sounds of the blues. He also began taking an interest in mixing different genres together just as many before him had done. Working mainly in the style of country music, Jr. became bored quick because there was'nt much room for his raw and raunchy guitar sound. He left the country music behind for the most part and began focusing on mixing rock and blues together. As time passed he began to remember his gospel roots and began mixing it into the blues as well. Because of jazz, pop, country, gospel and rock, the blues would never be the same for Jr. His mind drove him crazy because he couldn't focus on just one style. As the blues opened its heart to Jr., he was shown the many different sides, styles and techniques of the artists he was beginning to adore. The likes of Albert Collins, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray, Johnny Winter and many more were some of the major influences in Jr.'s life in his late 20,s and early 30,s. Jr. found his way through many heart aches and pitfalls that life had thrown at him, but making his way through all the many styles of music before finding his own proved to be a tuff, and necessary challenge. ......

  • Members

    Video credits for Jr. Greene's "Where I'm From": Jr. Greene Lead & Rythym Guitars & All Vocals, Charlie McGuin Lead & Rythym Guitars, Ray Hanser Drums, Josh Faul Bass .. .. .. .. .. ...... ...... ..Jr. Greene "Live In Mississippi 2007" album credits are as follows: Jr. Greene, vocals, rhythm and lead guitar. Butch Johnson, bass guitar. Morris Burns, drums, Jocco Rushing of "Friend Chicken and Gasoline" second rhythm and lead guitars. Thanks for the hard work.

  • Influences

    ..Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Albert King, B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Smokin Joe Kubeck, Howlin Wolf, Lightnin Hopkins, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, Robert Johnson, R.L. Burnside, Hound Dog Taylor, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, Tab Benoit, Hubert Sumlin. .. .. ....Guitar MySpace Layouts.. - ..Gibson Guitar MySpace Layouts.... ....Guitar MySpace Layouts.... .. .. ..

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  • Michael C. Kent

    Hey ,
    I am glad to tell you
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    1 year ago
  • Spellbound

    Hola Jr. Greene! Visiting to send U LOVE!
    Hey, the brand new SPELLBOUND album "United Front" is available now! Join our United Front to help support the Funk! Hear the new funk track "Witch Doctor" @: www.myspace.com/spellboundbandlosangeles
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    1 year ago
  • JENNIFER SCHRADER

    what the hell r u going back for. u suppose to b here. i know u like it over there but we miss i here. and u need to come home sooner. we need to go out and have sum fun. well gotta get bck to work. love ya and take care

    1 year ago
  • M.D. MORGAN & MIDNIGHT …

    Just dropped by to give a listen to what’s new and see what condition your condition was in!

    Morgan

    1 year ago
  • CAPTAIN NODROGG

    FAITH MAKES IT WHOLLY POSSIBLE TO QUIETLY ENDURE THE VIOLENT WORLD AROUND US FOR IN GOD WE ARE SECURE/AUTHOR/HELEN STEINES RICE/I LOVE YOU/GORDON

    1 year ago
  • CAPTAIN NODROGG

    MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU,MAY HIS FACE SHINE UPON YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE:IN JESUS NAME:AMEN

    1 year ago
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    Hi, I just wanted to thank you for adding me. If you ever need a custom guitar strap, let me know. Have a great weekend and thanks again, Terri

    1 year ago
  • The Slow Learners

    :)

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