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Jesse Winchester

Folk / country / rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jesse Winchester was born James Winchester, Jr. in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 17, 1944. Although he maintained a popular career as a solo artist, his songs were covered by a variety of artists including Jimmy Buffett, the Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Elvis Costello, Joan Baez, George Strait, the Weather Girls, and many others. Jesse Winchester began his musical journey playing guitar in several high school bands before graduating and moving to Germany to continue his studies and play in bands abroad. Movi...