Jesse James Dupree
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Jesse James Dupree is an American rock guitarist and singer.
Dupree is the lead singer and guitarist of Jackyl
, in addition to playing chainsaw
on the song "The Lumberjack". He also started a solo project with guitarist John Hayes and bassist Roman Glick
(formerly of Brother Cane
). His 2000 solo release Foot Fetish
, issued on V2 Records
, featured the single "Mainline", which hit #34 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
chart. Dupree also has a customized electric guitar with a chainsaw attached. He endorses an extremely large customized chainsaw powered by Dodge
Hemi used for festivals. Dupree first got the idea to incorporate the chainsaw into his act when he was having a band practice in his Mobile, Alabama summer home. His neighbor and long time friend Ben Dunn was cutting down a tree outside the household and Dupree could hear the chainsaw change pitches as Dunn adjusted the choke, and decided to incorporate it into his act. In September 2001 Dupree performed a cover of AC/DC
's "Highway To Hell
" for the ECW
Music CD Anarchy Rocks.
On The New Tom Green Show, Dupree used a chainsaw to write Green's name in Green's custom-made desk. He then cut the portion out of the desk and gave it to an audience member. He asked Green and Glenn Humplik to perform a jam with him with disastrous results. Green was clearly angry because Dupree did not have permission to destroy the desk. The rest of the interview consisted of Green discussing with his producer how the damage would be paid for and mocking Dupree's chainsaw act.
Dupree released a new album on July 15, 2008 called Jesse James Dupree & Dixie Inc - Rev It Up and Go-Go. Two videos were released in promotion of the new CD: "Money Lovin & Speed" and "Bite".
He currently appears on Full Throttle Saloon
which airs on Tru TV on Wednesdays at 10.
Dupree is the lead singer and guitarist of Jackyl
Jackyl
Jackyl is an American rock band formed in 1990. Their sound has been described as hard rock, heavy metal and Southern metal.The band is probably best-known for its song "The Lumberjack", which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. On the recording, Dupree alternately revs the...
, in addition to playing chainsaw
Chainsaw
A chainsaw is a portable mechanical saw, powered by electricity, compressed air, hydraulic power, or most commonly a two-stroke engine...
on the song "The Lumberjack". He also started a solo project with guitarist John Hayes and bassist Roman Glick
Roman Glick
Roman Glick is an American bassist. He is known for playing with Brother Cane, Jesse James Dupree, and, Jackyl.-Brother Cane:Brother Cane formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 90's with singer/guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Glenn Maxey. Damon and Maxey were later joined by drummer Scott...
(formerly of Brother Cane
Brother Cane
Brother Cane was an American hard rock band that released three albums in the 1990s. The band was formed in 1990 by singer/guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Glenn Maxey. Joined by guitarist Roman Glick and drummer Scott Collier, Brother Cane released their self-titled debut album in 1993...
). His 2000 solo release Foot Fetish
Foot Fetish
Foot Fetish is the first solo studio album by the Jackyl's lead singer, Jesse James Dupree.- Track listing :All songs written by Jesse James Dupree except where noted.# "Mainline" – 3:25 # "First Taste of Freedom" – 3:53...
, issued on V2 Records
V2 Records
V2 Records is a record label that is owned by Universal Music Group as of October 2007. The label was founded in 1996 by Richard Branson, five years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI....
, featured the single "Mainline", which hit #34 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
chart. Dupree also has a customized electric guitar with a chainsaw attached. He endorses an extremely large customized chainsaw powered by Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
Hemi used for festivals. Dupree first got the idea to incorporate the chainsaw into his act when he was having a band practice in his Mobile, Alabama summer home. His neighbor and long time friend Ben Dunn was cutting down a tree outside the household and Dupree could hear the chainsaw change pitches as Dunn adjusted the choke, and decided to incorporate it into his act. In September 2001 Dupree performed a cover of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
's "Highway To Hell
Highway to Hell
Highway to Hell can refer to:*Highway to Hell , 1979 album by AC/DC**"Highway to Hell" , the title track from the album*Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell*Highway to Hell , a 1992 film starring Chad Lowe and Kristy Swanson...
" for the ECW
ECW
ECW may refer to:Professional wrestling* Extreme Championship Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion that operated from 1992 to 2001...
Music CD Anarchy Rocks.
On The New Tom Green Show, Dupree used a chainsaw to write Green's name in Green's custom-made desk. He then cut the portion out of the desk and gave it to an audience member. He asked Green and Glenn Humplik to perform a jam with him with disastrous results. Green was clearly angry because Dupree did not have permission to destroy the desk. The rest of the interview consisted of Green discussing with his producer how the damage would be paid for and mocking Dupree's chainsaw act.
Dupree released a new album on July 15, 2008 called Jesse James Dupree & Dixie Inc - Rev It Up and Go-Go. Two videos were released in promotion of the new CD: "Money Lovin & Speed" and "Bite".
He currently appears on Full Throttle Saloon
Full Throttle Saloon
Full Throttle Saloon is an American reality television series airing on the truTV network. The series provides an inside look at the world's largest biker bar located in Sturgis, South Dakota...
which airs on Tru TV on Wednesdays at 10.
External links
- The Second SupperThe Second SupperThe Second Supper is a web site and newspaper published in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The newspaper is published weekly from its headquarters in Downtown La Crosse....
interview with Jesse James Dupree - Jesse James Dupree's Homepage