J.P.Whipple 2011
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J.P. Whipple... Age: Ancient Sex: Yes All history is a bit of fiction. Mine is no exception which is why I offer several bios. The "official-esque" is somewhat based on actual events. The "best songwriter ever" bio is a more standard issue bio for a self indulgent egomaniac. Then there's the "alien abduction bio" which is just plain crazy... like me. J.P. Whipple's Official-esque Bio Alternate Bios (pick a reality) ONE MAN BAND PRESS RELEASE Basing himself out of places as diverse as Portland Oregon , Arizona and Oostende Belgium , J.P.Whipple lives the life of a post-modern gypsy taking his one man – eleven piece - “orchestra” with him wherever he travels. After decades of playing in bands with styles as incongruous as klezmer, country, and swamp blues, Whipple integrates them all into a unique blend he dubs “vagabond roots”. As would be expected, his songs echoes his weary wanderings and are filled with scenes of debauchery, blue collar angst and a slight hint of mysticism that comes from a lifetime of seeking. He accompanies his usually comic tales with his “trash” drum kit and whatever lead instrument that seems to suit the song. It could be accordion, Dobro, lap steel guitar, or banjo. Though one man acts are almost prosaic these days, it is rare to find one so dedicated to entertaining today's short attention span audience. His performances are like Missouri weather. If you don't like what you hear, wait five minutes. .... Besides making several under the underground hit albums, J.P. Whipple is also a not-famous painter. He has authored several "too good to be published" works including an epic poem called The Toilet about an afterlife where souls are judge by Mother Earth. He has also started his own religion based on a prophet named Joel who preaches to the masses under the I-80 overpass. John does not wear shoes. In these tough times, it is necessary to cut out what is not necessary to save money. Not only does he save hundreds of dollars by not buying shoes but he finds it more difficult to blow money in bars as they usually throw him out for being barefoot before he can get a drink. Discography:
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