Aaron Lee Tasjan never met a boundary he didn't like to push against until it toppled right over. Realizing at an early age that music school wasn't for him, Aaron struck out for the Big Apple to chart his own creative course, both as a member of Semi-Precious Weapons, and as a solo performer. He brings his quirky, flirting-with-androgyny sensibilities to everything he does, whether it's belting out spur-of-the-moment lyrics for his agit-pop songcraft, or working behind the console as a producer for Drivin' N' Cryin'. Follow along as Nick and Aaron navigate a freewheeling walk down memory lane that takes them from the bars of New York City to the star-studded stages of Bonnaroo.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:58] Aaron unpacks his new album, "Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!", and the unorthodox recording process that led to its creation
[04:09] Aaron explains what prompted him to make the move from New York to Nashville
[06:23] Aaron is too busy with his own music to participate in any side projects
[09:08] Aaron describes how promoting music today differs from "back in the day"
[11:54] Personal experience with gender fluidity and self-expression became important elements of Aaron's music
[15:16] To the amazement of many, Aaron brought drag performers to an awards performance in Nashville
[17:49] Aaron's love of 50s jazz guitarists didn't jibe with what the Berkelee School Of Musc wanted to teach him
[19:56] Thanks to Tony Visconti, Aaron got an offer to play with his idols The New York Dolls
[21:49] One too many 'shrooms led to an unforgettable night for Aaron on the Bonnaroo stage
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