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Rocker Embraces His Country Roots

27th September, 2011 - Posted by Turnpike - No Comments

With “Livin’ Out a Country Song,” Johnny Solinger returns with a sophomore country project that tips a hat to the singers’ roots.

The self-proclaimed “redneck from the great state of Texas” is best known as the front man of the rock band, SKID ROW, but living in Houston, country music has always been close to Johnny’s heart.

“It might seem odd to have such drastic tastes in music,” he says, “but it feels perfectly natural to me.”

“Livin’ Out A Country Song” is featured by All Access in the “Cool New Music” section this week. See it HERE.

A previous solo country project was released regionally and the single “Too Well To Go To Work” hit the top 20 on the Texas Music Charts, making it to the #16 spot. Filled with both the country and rock sides of Johnny Solinger, the debut album was a perfect introduction to Johnny for country fans who may not have been aware of the versatile singer or the band SKID ROW.

Since the release of that first effort, SKID ROW experienced an astounding re-emergence on the world stage, covering all corners of the globe, including China, Australia, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Wales, Sweden, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan, and even Russia. Extensive touring of the U.S. followed, delaying the planned release of Johnny’s second country record, but the time is now and the artist has slipped on his comfortable boots for the adventure.

“I’m so excited about these songs and this new record that I glow in the dark,” says Solinger.  “The first one was never ever meant to be a one and done, throw it against the wall and see if it sticks kind of deal. I LOVE making these records and completely flipping the switch from hard rock back to my country roots.”