Anything I've ever heard has influenced me for good or bad.
But since you're wondering about some of the people/bands I used to listen to in the formative years here it goes: The Beatles, Nick Lowe, Elton John, Jackson Brown, The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Green Day, Weezer, Ozzy Ozbourne, Tesla, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Bob Seager, Van Morrison, King's X, The Mustard Seeds, Cindy Lauper, Marianne Faithful, Juice Newton, Bill Withers, James Brown, The Cars, Blondie, Pink Floyd, The Partridge Family, Metallica, Talking Heads, Iron Maiden, Finster Baby, Nine Inch Nails, Foreigner, The Police, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jellyfish, Wings, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Terence Trent D'arby, Paul Gilbert, INXS, Jeff Scott Soto, Imperial Drag, Queen, Queensryche, Dianna Ross, Donna Summer, The Bee Gees, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Kenny Loggins, Fleetwood Mac, Annie Lennox, Bruce Springsteen.
I know I'm forgetting a whole slew of music that I was weened on, and as I remember to update this, I'll put them into the list.
Sounds Like
Have you seen one of the Best Music Videos? That's right the video below has been crowned Best Music Video by the JPF awards! You can see a much higher res version at: jodywhitesides.com look in the mPod, it's called Falling In.
The album "Practical Insanity" is like a premium blend of Maroon 5, John Mayer, Lenny Kravitz, and Seal.
Other artists I get compared to, include: James Blunt, Bryan Adams, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel, Tragically Hip, Caroline's Spine, Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Lifehouse, Paul McCartney, Vertical Horizon, U2, and Train.
Record Label
I'm - On Records or actually CD's, wait no, iTunes
"[Jody] wouldn't sound out of place on soft-rock radio, especially the single Fallin' In, which has a nice subtle chorus." - Nathan Brackett [Senior Editor - Rolling Stone Magazine]
"Smartly groomed, inventive power-pop, fueled by grooves that lodge in your head and emit enough sonic coolness to invite multiple listens." - Jim Kirlin [Editor - Wood & Steel Magazine, Taylor Guitars]
"He has a decent voice and he knows how to structure a tune... He's obviously a talented musician." - Nathan Brackett [Senior Editor - Rolling Stone Magazine]
Need to read the bio about me? Then read it in the blog section. That's where it's at. Enjoy!
** All song samples are two minutes long. I would hope that if you like 2 minutes of the song, you'd enjoy owning the whole thing. I appreciate your support. Also, if the myspace player is not working, be aware that my MP3 links always work, they are listed above the myspace player and there is a link to a sample of every song on Practical Insanity.
If you're looking for a gory horror film go for '30 Days of Night'... it's rating had to be moved up after it's cinema release cos it was so horrific. I watched it once and will never watch it again it scared me so much!
There are no good horrors anymore... they just don't make em... but i hear the Japanese version of the Grudge shits on the American version? The Exorcist is always a good one?
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How ya doing Jody!?! Things are getting progessively bette now! I hope they're doing so for for you too!! How's the NBA thingy working out for you? Do you ever cook bread anymore? I do - away back someone gave me this great recipe .... seems like a lifetime ago - so much has changed since then ...... anyhow just thought I'd say 'hi, haven't forgotten you :)' cheers!! XxXx
Hey Jody Whitesides… My Social Butterflys are having ~Sunday Night Football & Lounge~ on Sun 9/28 @ Rush Street Lounge. The NFL game @ 5 and then the Neo Soul, R&B, Hip Hop Lounge starts @ 9pm. Come grace us with your presence :-) More info on my page! Be sure to hit me up and lemme no if u can make it!
dude like i went on vaca to mexico for like a month and u knw just chilled and didnt sing or anything and nothing changed...guess ima need surgery......on a lighter side hows ur music carrer goin dude got any contract offers yet?....
