Artist History
Receive e-mail alerts from the Jeff Scott Fan Club - powered by Botablog Rocketed from the planet Krypton, the only son of a condemned planet, Jeff Scott landed in the suburb of Newmarket Ontario Canada sometime in the 1960's. The details are uncertain but it is said the Beatles were still touring at the time. Barely surviving his early nerd years, Jeff eventually abandoned his obsession for Star Wars action figures and began hording Beatle records. This inevitably led to an electric guitar and the eventual decline of academic studies. Before long Jeff formed the trio "Silent Echo"... but it was the kind act of his Christian deity that allowed him to study piano at Toronto's acclaimed jazz school Humber College. The years that followed led Jeff on a series of musical twists and turns. It began with a phone call on a cold February night. By the end of the conversation, Jeff was heading to Las Vegas to join the successful Kokomo Beach Band where his love for 60's pop and his sweet falsetto would fit like a glove. Touring the US and Canada, the highlight of the trip would be a series of shows on the Vegas Strip, including The Sands, Aladdin, and Circus Circus. It was at the Aladdin where folks first noticed Jeff's resemblance to Buddy Holly and a segment was worked into the show. Having set aside his guitar since starting music school, Jeff was thrilled to have an opportunity to take centre stage. "Most impersonators dream of making it to Vegas" Jeff says, "I started there!!" Tired of the rigorous touring schedule, Jeff returned to Toronto where he landed a job as piano player in the famous "Rock and Roll Heaven" show. One fateful night, future INXS singer JD Fortune failed to show up and Jeff was, once again, asked to fill in as the 50's rocker. Jeff's energy in the role led to high profile opportunities with the Las Vegas production "Legends in Concert" performing in Atlantic City, Myrtle Beach, Miami, and Chicago. He would eventually see Australia and travel as far as Hong Kong. Since then Jeff has juggled his career as a singer/songwriter with his work as a free lance musician. "I can't help it, I love music! I learn something in every show..." He has shared the stage with such personalities as Sha Na Na's Bowser, the Crystals ("Da Doo Ron Ron"
, Barbara Lewis ("Baby, I'm Yours", and most recently up and coming Canadian star Zoe Bentley. However his favourite moment would have to be playing Farfisa organ for the legendary Sam the Sham as he performed the rock and roll classic "Woolly Bully". As his hours spent on stage were shaping him into a energetic and captivating performer, his travels began to have a profound effect on his song writing as well. While Jeff is Canadian, most of the songs were written while touring and performing across America. An experience that gave him a unique perspective of himself and the world around him. Drawing on influences as diverse as Bruce Springsteen and John Cleese, 1960's pop and comic books, with his 2006 release "...like Super Man on Krypton" Jeff Scott finds his voice. A talented multi instrumentalist and stylistic singer, (he's been compared to 70's acoustic rockers America and Bread) Jeff has a flair for being mysterious in his lyric when he wants to, or getting right to the point when necessary. All the while cradling the listener in a melody you'll find creeping back into your mind before too long. The songs, designed to be delivered either solo or with his small band who accompanies him on the album, are as thought provoking as they are singable. "...Like Super Man on Krypton" is the story of a humility one can only acheive by returning home.
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"Like Super Man on Krypton" Review by RadioIndy
| POSTED BY: radioindy | POSTED ON: 10 Apr 2007 10:34 PM | ||
 "Like Super Man on Krypton" is an impressive acoustic singer/songwriter CD by Jeff Scott. Jeff's songwriting on the CD is excellent and provides a collection of tracks that include meaningful storytelling-type lyrics presented in melodic and memorable music. The songs sometimes include unpredictable chord progressions that are very enjoyable. The recording quality and production are pro and combine with the natural instrument sounds and tight band, to provide a very clean recording. Jeff's vocals cut through on the recording very well, and mix very nicely over the mainly acoustic guitar work. The musicianship is very good, with clean guitar work and solid vocals, and excellent female backing vocals on several tracks, most notably, "Sometimes Hope." "The Ring" is one of our favorite tracks, with its excellent groove and guitar work. The acoustic guitar chord progressions and Jeff's vocals sound really good on "Stupid As." If you enjoy modern acoustic singer/songwriter legends such as James Taylor, you will enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today! -RadioIndy staffCheck out Jeff's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites |
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