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Artist description
American Steel is a WV/OH group of steelworkers, songwriters, and sessions players who decided to do something about the loss of the U.S. Steel industry to foreign countries. |
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Music Style
Alternative Rock / World Folk |
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Musical Influences
Bruce Springsteen |
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Similar Artists
Bruce Springsteen, Madonna |
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Artist History
Tom Johnson wrote the "Ballad of American Steel" and recorded the song ca. 1985. In 1999 he met with government officials in D.C. and plead the case of American Steel to congressman during ASA and AISU lobbying last year. Tom Johnson appeared in interview on CNN and "American Steel" is on video. |
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Group Members
Tom Johnson, OH and WV studio session players. |
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Instruments
lead gtr,vocal,drums,bass,country rock backing |
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Albums
"American Steel" [JIP-6010] |
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Press Reviews
CNN: Interview 02/1999 Weirton Daily Times: "Music tells story of steel crisis" [02.15.99] "Holds...much truth" |
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Additional Info
Videos available |
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Location
Nashville, TN - USA |
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