Comedy/Novelty Artists A-Z: Atomic Jefferson

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Atomic Jefferson
Atomic Jefferson / Audio CD (December 12, 2000)
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Track Listings:
1. Peckerwood
2. Chokey
3. College Radio
4. Darren's Resume
5. Dog Killer
6. Extra Thumb
7. Dead Possum 		8. Cable Ready
9. Glueman
10. Workaholic
11. Ow My God
12. Fight at Tal's
13. Chicken Snake

ATOMIC JEFFERSON BIO

Atomic Jefferson started kicking around 1992 when Eddie "Bo" and Rob started playing together. Originally they called the band Big Dummy, but then they were joined by former front man of Gulfports legendary Legion of Descency, Joe Pestilence. Joe came up with the name Atomic Jefferson, and soon after that Rob started his record label, Sound Unbound, Ltd.

The first release was the Atomic Jefferson 7" EP in 1993. The record was originally untitled. The name Pest Control was coined because the original cover and insert featured bugs and rodents seemingly fleeing the Atomic pest control robot in his flying saucer. The center labels on the record are true cartoon works of art.

After that Atomic Jefferson was plagued with finding a capable drummer who wasn't graduating from USM and moving away. Little did they know there was a secret fan waiting for the position to open one more time. Darren, also a former member of Legion of Descency, was looking for a new gig because his old band, Mulatto Love Child, had just broken up. When Patrick O'Connor left Hattiesburg for Atlanta, Darren jumped in to fill the spot.

With a new drummer keeping the beats, Atomic Jefferson started to move forward again. They hooked up with Oxford, MS's the Cooters and started playing shows that set the glue for a very powerful foursome. They went to Oxford recording studio, Zombie Birdhouse, and cut two new tracks, Flowers and Peckerwood. Only the original balls to the wall version of Peckerwood has been released. You can find it on the Molasses Grave compilation, Best of Bumf--- Egypt.

However the new drummer and his old bandmate wanted to move the band in different directions. Some old wounds resurfaced and Joe decided to move on. AJ tried replacing Joe, but his shoes were just too big to fill. Finally, it was decided to have Eddie handle the vocals and Atomic Jefferson became a true power trio. There was still a long road ahead.

Some of the fans missed Joe and so did the band. Atomic Jefferson had to win over themselves as well as their public. Eventually, the rockin' live performances, occasional fights onstage, crazy antics, and ingenious songwriting won the fans over. The band soon followed.

With new confidence and a new sound, AJ did a recording session with legendary Jerry Scruggs of the August Sons. (AJ had also recorded the EP as well as the song Excedrine World with Jerry. Excedrine World was released on the Mississippi's Dreaming compilation on Fishtone Records.) These new sessions were recorded at Fake Cabin studio in Hattiesburg. With the new Scruggs sessions in the vault AJ began to raise the funds for a CD. They played and worked hard, but cash was hard to come by. Finally, Sound Unbound took out a loan and AJ went back into the studio. Only this time the studio was the Route 1 studio in Monticello, MS. Studio owner Chris Hudson convinced the band to let Jeffrey Reed man the controls, and the band recorded ten new songs. The two recording sessions were compiled and Sound Unbound, Ltd. released it as a CD. By this time it was already 1998.

Atomic Jefferson is currently working on new projects and playing concerts from Texas to Georgia.

THE EXPECTED PROPAGANDA STATEMENTS

Atomic Jefferson's Faulkneresque lyrics are humorous tales of the human condition woven around musical twists and turns that leave the listener wondering what could possibly come next. Lyrical inspirations range from old horror movies to real life. Lyrics are sometimes quite poignant, and at other times just silly. We like it that way.

Atomic Jefferson performances are high energy romps of swingin' rock with some surprising detours. This power trio is capable of holding their own with the best.

"Bands with this much personality do not come along very often...Atomic Jefferson are a national treasure." --Clinton Kirby (Mojo Magazine)

"The kings of swamp fusion" --Jeffrey Miller (The Wag)

"Out there, but on it." --Ken Sanderson (Maximum Rock N' Roll)

"A wild ride. A must hear." --Cannon Campbell (South Vine)

"I was mesmerized and dazzled." --Lee Hurst (Bastard Boy Superstar)

"The lyrics are hilarious."--Jello Biafra

THE EXPECTED PROPAGANDA STATEMENTS

Atomic Jefferson's Faulkneresque lyrics are humorous tales of the human condition woven around musical twists and turns that leave the listener wondering what could possibly come next. Lyrical inspirations range from old horror movies to real life. Lyrics are sometimes quite poignant, and at other times just silly. We like it that way.

Atomic Jefferson performances are high energy romps of swingin' rock with some surprising detours. This power trio is capable of holding their own with the best.

A.J. AIRWAVES

These are some of the radio stations that have been playing Atomic Jefferson's music: Atomic Jefferson would like to thank all the DJs and program directors who like our music enough to play it for their audiences. We would like to thank all the people who have requested our music as well. We can't do it without you.

Discography

SOUND UNBOUND, LTD.-PEST CONTROL 1993-7" EP 

The tracks include: 

     Your Skull Came Postage Due 
     Ned Beatty 
     Hell Is Real 
     King Anus 

Joe Pestilence-vocals
Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass
Rob Crowell-guitars
Patrick O'Connor-drums



FISHTONE RECORDS-MISSISSIPPI'S DREAMING
1993-CD COMPILATION 

Atomic Jefferson tracks include: 

     Excedrin World 

Joe Pestilence-vocals
Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass
Rob Crowell-guitars
Patrick O'Connor-drums




EYES IN THE WOODS-MISSISSIPPI SOUNDS
1996-COMPILATION CD 

Atomic Jefferson tracks include: 

     Small Potatoes Revolution 
     Bog 

Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass, vocals
Rob Crowell-guitars
Darren Meyers-Drums




MOLASSES GRAVE-THE BEST OF BUMf--- EGYPT
1997-COMPILATION 7" EP 

Atomic Jefferson tracks include: 

     Peckerwood (original punkrock recording) 

Joe Pestilence-vocals
Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass
Rob Crowell-guitars
Darren Meyers-drums




SOUND UNBOUND, LTD.-ATOMIC JEFFERSON
1997-CD 
(featured on DFSX)

Tracks include: 

     Peckerwood (new funk recording) 
     Chokey 
     College Radio 
     Darren's Resume 
     Dog Killer 
     Extra Thumb 
     Dead Possum 
     Cable Ready 
     Glueman 
     Workaholic 
     Ow My God 
     Fight At Tal's 
     Chicken Snake 

Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass, vocals
Rob Crowell-guitars, vocals
Darren Meyers-drums, vocals




CMJ-CERTAIN DAMAGE v.92
1998-COMPILATION CD 

Atomic Jefferson tracks include: 

     College Radio 

Eddie "Bo" McCraney-bass, vocals
Rob Crowell-guitars
Darren Meyers-drums
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