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Athens, Georgia, United States (1985 – 2009)
Vic Chesnutt (November 12, 1964 - December 25, 2009) was a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Athens, Georgia, United States.
Around 1985, Chesnutt moved to Athens and joined the band, The La-Di-Da’s. After leaving that group he began performing solo on a regular basis at the 40 Watt Club; it was there that he was spotted by Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; Stipe produced Chesnutt’s first two albums, Little (1990) and West of Rome (1991).
In 1992 Chesnutt was the subject of a PBS documentary, Speed Racer. He also had a small role in the 1996 Billy Bob Thornton movie Sling Blade which he later described self-mockingly as a poor performance.
In 1996, Chesnutt was exposed to a wider audience with the release of the tribute album Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation, the proceeds from which went to the Sweet Relief Fund. The album consisted of Chesnutt covers by famous musicians including Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins (with Red Red Meat), Madonna, R.E.M. and Live.
He has several times recorded with other groups and artists. Most notably he has made two albums with fellow Athens, GA recording artist Widespread Panic, under the name of Brute. Chesnutt’s album The Salesman and Bernadette (1998) was recorded with alt-country group Lambchop as the backing band. The album Merriment was a collaborative effort between Chesnutt and Kelly and Nikki Keneipp, with Vic writing and singing the songs, and the Keneipps playing the music.
Around 1985, Chesnutt moved to Athens and joined the band, The La-Di-Da’s. After leaving that group he began performing solo on a regular basis at the 40 Watt Club; it was there that he was spotted by Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; Stipe produced Chesnutt’s first two albums, Little (1990) and West of Rome (1991).
In 1992 Chesnutt was the subject of a PBS documentary, Speed Racer. He also had a small role in the 1996 Billy Bob Thornton movie Sling Blade which he later described self-mockingly as a poor performance.
In 1996, Chesnutt was exposed to a wider audience with the release of the tribute album Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation, the proceeds from which went to the Sweet Relief Fund. The album consisted of Chesnutt covers by famous musicians including Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins (with Red Red Meat), Madonna, R.E.M. and Live.
He has several times recorded with other groups and artists. Most notably he has made two albums with fellow Athens, GA recording artist Widespread Panic, under the name of Brute. Chesnutt’s album The Salesman and Bernadette (1998) was recorded with alt-country group Lambchop as the backing band. The album Merriment was a collaborative effort between Chesnutt and Kelly and Nikki Keneipp, with Vic writing and singing the songs, and the Keneipps playing the music.
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
I miss him. A lot.
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LadyPatience wrote:
Still mourning you. Where were you, ... when I-I-I needed you?
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jorgek92a wrote:
Chinaberry tree is amazing...I've just listened to it for the very first time and it has shocked me...
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FedericoPinneri wrote:
Nov 12, 1964 – Dec 25, 2009: RIP Vic
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Yatudhana wrote:
How can i tell u happy christmas ? :(
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CLaettnerVerwys wrote:
I still get kinda choked up thinking about him. RIP Vic.
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Oblaka wrote:
I FLIRTED WITH U ALL MY LIFE EVEN KISSED U ONCE OR TWICE
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Ceminon wrote:
Free of Hope is such a great song.
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andyisdead wrote:
Why am I always discovering these great musicians after they've died? :( [2] yeah, same with my discovery of Elliott Smith and Sparklehorse :(
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andyisdead wrote:
hi there, John Frusciante's voice
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A20thCenturyboy wrote:
Great
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orangesinge wrote:
This is absolutely fantastic.
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gEEEERa wrote:
You were no coward.
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vanisleblues wrote:
Thanks to Cowboy Junkies for the glowing recommendation.
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waters99 wrote:
RIP my friend
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bagra wrote:
genius!"
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Bound2Fate wrote:
Thanks to last.fm for recommending me this. Great stuff...sad to hear of his loss though.
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BadDetective wrote:
he succeded
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jaxolotl wrote:
terrific artist :(
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Tim-Wells wrote:
Why am I always discovering these great musicians after they've died? :(
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