As a singer, songwriter and musician, 25 year old Jack Stone has been involved in the music industry for the past six years.
As musician he has been part of three bands (guitar and vocals) over the years, sharing the stage with some of South-Africa’s top acts.
Jack has recently, as a songwriter, written and composed several songs for two upcoming artists (Jacques Viviers and Sjanel) in the Afrikaans market as well as a song to be featured on an upcoming world peace album in which he sang alongside South-African legend and diva, Vicky Sampson. In this project he also had the privilege of working with local industry giants like Mike Horne (Flat Stanley, session drummer), Shaun Johannes (session bassist) and John Hassan (professional percussionist).
2011 marks the beginning of Jack’s solo career as a singer with the release of his debut E.P. The E.P will feature five original English songs written, recorded and mixed by Jack Stone through Purple Stain Productions of which he is a co-owner. Also included will be the music video for the first single titled ‘Grace’ (a Razorlight Films production). The E.P will be followed by a full album early 2012.
With his music Jack explores the future sounds of the past by adding his flavour to a mix of genre’s including mostly folk, country and rock.
Influences include the likes of Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, The Doors, Elvis, The Beatles, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and LIFE.
http://www.jackstonemusic.com/
WRITTEN by Conrad -SA music news editor.
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