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Jesse Winchester

Active

1970s - 2000s

Born

May 17, 1944 in Bossier City, LA

Died

April 11, 2014 in Charlottesville, VA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Singer/Songwriter Folk-Rock Psychedelic/Garage

Also Known As

James Ridout Winchester
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Jesse Winchester

Biography by William Ruhlmann

Country and folk singer/songwriter with a wry sense of humor, best known for evading the Vietnam draft in Canada until a late-'70s amnesty.
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Album Highlights

  • Jesse Winchester
    Jesse Winchester
    Jesse Winchester
  • Third Down, 110 to Go
    Jesse Winchester
    Third Down, 110 to Go
  • Gentleman of Leisure
    Jesse Winchester
    Gentleman of Leisure
  • Live at the Bijou Cafe: Philadelphia - May 26, 1977
    Jesse Winchester
    Live at the Bijou Cafe: …
  • Love Filling Station
    Jesse Winchester
    Love Filling Station
  • The Best of Jesse Winchester
    Jesse Winchester
    The Best of Jesse Winch …
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  • Autumnal
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  • Literate

Artists Themes

  • Introspection
  • Reflection
  • Solitude
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