aaron-lee-tasjan — RoadyGoat Artist Profile

Did You Know

• Tasjan honed his guitar skills playing in the reformed glam-punk band, the New York Dolls.
• His album, 'Karma for Cheap,' featured a song co-written with legendary songwriter, Tony Joe White.
• Tasjan's openly queer identity informs his songwriting, challenging country music's traditional norms.
• Aaron Lee Tasjan was raised in Delaware, a state not typically known for producing alt-country artists.
• He dropped out of high school to tour with glam-punk band Semi Precious Weapons.
• Tasjan's guitar work caught the ear of Jack White, leading to early session work.
• His solo debut, "In the Blazes," fused classic rock with sharp, observational lyrics.
• He playfully embraces his LGBTQ+ identity through his music and flamboyant stage presence.
• Tasjan cites Harry Nilsson and Brian Eno as pivotal songwriting influences.
• He's collaborated with artists across genres, from Todd Snider to Lilly Hiatt.
• His song "Little Movies" became a minor anthem for disillusioned millennials.
• Tasjan's move to Nashville solidified his role in the city's thriving Americana scene.
• He once traded guitar lessons for rent while struggling in New York City.

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