Jason Isbell
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Jason Isbell is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Greenhill, Alabama
, near Muscle Shoals
.
while they toured in support of their album Southern Rock Opera
. Isbell recorded and wrote with the Truckers for their next three albums, and for most of this time was married to Shonna Tucker, who joined the band as a bassist after Isbell. The two later divorced.
On April 5, 2007, Isbell announced that he was no longer a member of Drive-By Truckers. The following day, Patterson Hood confirmed the break on the band's official site. In his letter to the fans, Hood described the parting of ways as "amicable" and expressed the hope that fans would continue to support Drive-By Truckers as well as Jason's solo efforts.
Jason Isbell released his first solo album, Sirens of the Ditch
, on July 10, 2007.
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit's eponymous album was released on February 17, 2009, on Lightning Rod Records. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
is Isbell's second solo release and his first release with his band The 400 Unit. Matt Pence of Centro-Matic
serves as co-producer, drummer and engineer.
Isbell and the 400 Unit released their second album, Here We Rest, on April 12, 2011, on Lightning Rod Records. The album was produced and recorded by the band themselves.
Isbell's current band, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, is primarily made up of other Alabama musicians. The lineup is currently:
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, near Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As of 2007, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population of the city to be 12,846. The city is included in The Shoals MSA. It is famous for its contributions to American popular music.-Geography:Muscle Shoals is located...
.
Background
Almost all of Isbell's family, except his parents, were musicians, and his father was an avid music listener. After some work as a songwriter, in 2001 Isbell joined the rock band Drive-By TruckersDrive-By Truckers
Drive-By Truckers are an alternative country/Southern rock band based in Athens, Georgia, though three out of six members are originally from The Shoals region of Northern Alabama, and the band strongly identifies with Alabama. Their music uses three guitars as well as bass, drums, and now...
while they toured in support of their album Southern Rock Opera
Southern Rock Opera
Southern Rock Opera is the third studio album by the alt country band Drive-By Truckers. It was a double album and released in 2001. Covering an ambitious range of subject matter from the politics of race to 70s stadium rock, Southern Rock Opera either imagines, or filters, every topic through the...
. Isbell recorded and wrote with the Truckers for their next three albums, and for most of this time was married to Shonna Tucker, who joined the band as a bassist after Isbell. The two later divorced.
On April 5, 2007, Isbell announced that he was no longer a member of Drive-By Truckers. The following day, Patterson Hood confirmed the break on the band's official site. In his letter to the fans, Hood described the parting of ways as "amicable" and expressed the hope that fans would continue to support Drive-By Truckers as well as Jason's solo efforts.
Jason Isbell released his first solo album, Sirens of the Ditch
Sirens of the Ditch
Sirens of the Ditch was the first solo album released by singer-songwriter and former Drive-By Truckers lead guitarist, Jason Isbell. The album was released on July 10, 2007....
, on July 10, 2007.
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit's eponymous album was released on February 17, 2009, on Lightning Rod Records. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit is Jason Isbell's second full length album, and first album released with The 400 Unit as accompanying band. The deluxe version of the album contains an additional four tracks.-Track listing:# "Seven-Mile Island" - 4:16...
is Isbell's second solo release and his first release with his band The 400 Unit. Matt Pence of Centro-Matic
Centro-Matic
Centro-Matic is an alternative country band based in Denton, Texas. It started in 1995 as a side-project for Will Johnson. It released a few singles that year and grew into a full-fledged group in 1997. The initial 60 songs recorded in a Millstadt, Illinois studio supplied the material for the...
serves as co-producer, drummer and engineer.
Isbell and the 400 Unit released their second album, Here We Rest, on April 12, 2011, on Lightning Rod Records. The album was produced and recorded by the band themselves.
Emergence of the 400 Unit
The "400 Unit" was the former colloquial name of the psychiatric ward of Florence, Alabama's Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, which is now named the Behavioral Health Center, or One North, and is located on the hospital's first floor. http://forums.timesdaily.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7441022675/m/3581088886?r=8221064986#8221064986Isbell's current band, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, is primarily made up of other Alabama musicians. The lineup is currently:
- Derry DeBorja (keyboards)
- Jimbo Hart (bass)
- Browan Lollar (guitar)
- Chad Gamble(drums)
Discography
- Sirens of the DitchSirens of the DitchSirens of the Ditch was the first solo album released by singer-songwriter and former Drive-By Truckers lead guitarist, Jason Isbell. The album was released on July 10, 2007....
(2007) - Live at Twist & Shout 11.16.07 (2008)
- Jason Isbell and The 400 UnitJason Isbell and The 400 UnitJason Isbell and The 400 Unit is Jason Isbell's second full length album, and first album released with The 400 Unit as accompanying band. The deluxe version of the album contains an additional four tracks.-Track listing:# "Seven-Mile Island" - 4:16...
(2009) - Here We RestHere We RestHere We Rest is American musician Jason Isbell's third album, and second with his band The 400 Unit. It was released April, 12, 2011.- Track listing :#Alabama Paines - 3:49#Go sit Alone - 4:27#We've Met - 3:08#Cocaine - 5:36#Stopping Dry - 4:09...
(2011)
Guitars
- Duesenberg Starplayer TV Goldtop
- Fender Stratocaster
- First Act Custom Delgada w/ Bigsby
- First Act Custom Delia LS w/ Bigsby
- First Act Delia LS (standard fixed-bridge version)
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Gibson ES-335
- Reverend Buckshot
- Reverend Flatroc w/ Les Trem