Album Notes

Judge Jackson - This new CD (and follow up to the bands last release, One Diamond) features 10 songs that have been road tested and recorded in the true spirit of rock and roll! This self-titled released was produced, engineered & mixed by John Hiler (Willie Dixon, Smashing Pumpkins, Stephen Stills,etc...).


"Strong powerful musicianship combined with intense lyrics straight from the heart" - All Access Magazine.com / Mar.2007
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Judge Jackson

Todd McTavish - Vocals
Ryan Rogers - Bass
Lee Jackson - Guitar
J.J. Garcia - Drums

This Los Angeles based group formed in the summer of ’95 when Guitarist Lee Jackson, Singer Todd McTavish and Bassist Ryan Rogers met through a mutual musician friend. They immediately bonded and discovered a strong musical chemistry between them, thus Judge Jackson was born! In less then 2 years of forming, the band produced 2 CD’s independently and developed a hard core following on the West Coast. After a few years of performing regionally, the band started writing songs for the next recording. In 2003, One Diamond was completed and instantly became a fan favorite with many. At years end, One Diamond collected several awards including “Best CD of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for the opening track “King” at the All Access Magazine Music Awards. During 2004, the band focused on writing songs and worked to develop a business plan to help them maximize opportunities in an ever-changing music industry. As changes transpired and the dust finally settled, Drummer J.J. Garcia joined the fold permanently. Judge Jackson, now solidified and revitalized, was ready to take the band to another level! In 2005, due to strong word of mouth and demand, One Diamond was re-released nationwide and the band toured across the US several times to support it. “Amazing” and “Times Been Changin” from this revitalized release received airplay on over 35 radio stations across the country! Exposure via internet radio shows helped introduce the music of Judge Jackson all over the world and expanded their fan base. By the end of 2005, the band performed close to 150 shows and now was looking toward the future. In 2006, Judge Jackson reached new plateaus in all aspects of the band…In March, “Times Been Changin” hit the primetime and was featured in the NBC TV show “My Name Is Earl”. Toward the end of April, the band performed at 24th Annual Laughlin River Run at The Edgewater Casino and Hotel in front of thousands with much success. In the meantime, the group was gaining notoriety as a popular support act appearing with UFO, Blues Guitar hero Joe Bonamassa,Gov't Mule, Cheap Trick, Doobie Bros., and many others, to new and welcoming audiences. As summer approached, “King” was embraced by Fox Sports Network/FSN to head up there 2006 NHL Playoff campaign. This exposure along with the song being played at the arenas of the playoff games, introduced it to millions of hockey fans across the US! A revised version of “King” has been tapped as the new theme song for the Speed Channel/NASCAR program Victory Lane. The band is slated to perform and film at upcoming NASCAR races to be aired in the near future! August of ‘06, the band performed at The Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis, SD for the 66th Annual Sturgis Bike Rally to overwhelming response and fanfare. During all this, the band made time to enter Prairie Sun Studios in Northern California with producer/engineer, John Hiler (Stephan Stills, Smashing Pumpkins, Willie Dixon, etc...) to record the bands most anticipated release to date. Simply titled, Judge Jackson, this new disc features 10 tracks, each with it's own story to tell in the new chapter of the band. Any fan that embraces the spirit of rock n' roll will enjoy this CD!

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