Overview: Born in New England, Parris Bacon was influenced by great artist at an early age such as Elvis Presley, George Jones, George Straight, Alan Jackson, Hank Williams, Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beetles, and Jeffrey Steele. This inspiration of country music came from years of watching “Hee Haw” while at his grandfather’s farm in upstate New York. Parris began playing the guitar at 12 years old and wrote his first country song by the age of 13. Due to his mother’s love of country music, Parris’ first song that he learned how to sing was “Release Me” by Ray Price. Parris started his very first band at the young age of 13 with two neighborhood boys …. By using only one amplifier, two cheap guitars, and plastic pails turned upside down for drums. During his freshman year of high school, Parris was asked to play in a band called “Uncle Ron.” Parris’ requirement to join the band was to buy a good amplifier and guitar. He had to work one very long hot summer on his grandfather’s farm in upstate New York to save every penny to
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From: NASHVILLE, TN
Format: Country
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