Jason Ringenberg

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Jason Ringenberg was the lead singer of a band called Jason and the Scorchers. He is also a songwriter and guitarist.

The band had several minor hits, including "Golden Ball and Chain" and a blistering rock version of Bob Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie."

Ringenberg was especially influential in the mid-1980s when the indie country/rock fusion movement was at its height. His music, and that of similar bands, served as the roots for the "alt country" genre that would arise in the 1990s.

He was born in Sheffield, Illinois and has resided in and around Nashville, Tennessee for many years.

He is currently working as a solo artist, both under his own name performing 'regular' Jason Ringenberg material, and using the pseudonym 'Farmer Jason' where he releases farm / animal themed children's songs.

In 2002 Jason released an album of duets named 'All Over Creation' featuring Steve Earle, Lambchop, The Wildhearts and more.

His most recent album, 'Empire Builders' was released in 2004.

He featured on the album Greetings From Cairo, Illinois by Stace England in 2005.