After learning the ropes from his father, who fronts Berlin rockabilly outfit Wayne Starday’s Trailer Kings, son Jason has just taken his first steps into the recording studio. The fruits of his labour is the four-track Songs From Teen-Ville EP, a collection of jivers and ballads that’s all set to turn a few heads. The young singer has been immersed in the scene ever since 2009, and states: “It’s a way of life for me – the music, the garments, the hair… oh man, I love the 50s.”
Who are your musical influences?
I really admire Ricky Nelson, Sam Cooke, Ronnie Dawson and James Hunter. My biggest musical influences, though, are Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. My mother and grandparents listened to them, so I grew up with that kind of music – alot of country and rock’n’roll. I could sing many of Cash’s songs when I was a little kid. I didn’t understand the English lyrics then, but I sang funny alternative words that sounded similar.
“I really idolise Ricky Nelson. Every instrument, every break, everything fits – it gives me a feeling I can’t describe”