Artist description Clayton McGill stands 6'4" but is considerably shorter when sitting. He has a thick shock of black hair, termed a shock because he is actually bald and those who know him are generally shocked to see Clayton wearing the wig he stole from a former James Brown impersonator. Unlike most country starts, Clayton seldom wears a cowboy hat, usually preferring a fireman's helmet or, in warmer weather, earmuffs. Clayton is extremely handsome and women very often blush when he exposes himself to them.

Music Style Quirky New Country

Musical Influences Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, John Prine, Ray Stevens, Tom T. Hall, Brooks and Dunn, Garth Brooks,

Similar Artists Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Ray Stevens, Tom T. Hall, Hank Williams,

Artist History Clayton McGill was released from a western Virginia mental hospital in late 1998. Though doctors still felt he was a bit strange, they were confident he was a danger only to himself. Though he had no musical training and had previously worked at removing chewing gum from under movie theater seats, upon his release he marched directly into a music store, stole the cheapest guitar he could find, and began penning tunes. Having been given bushels of assorted medications by his doctors, Clayton was able to unction in society, at least occasionally. This explains why some of his songs are of a serious and even heartwarming nature. However, because these medications are not to be consumed by alcohol and because Clayton has an extraordinay thirst for Pabst Blue ribbon and Grand Marnier (on the rocks with a wedge of lime) many of Clayton's songs reflect a sensibility that is... different.

Group Members Clayton McGill is produced by Marv Haggard, Tel Aviv-based cousin of country great Fred Haggard. Clayton's backing band includes musicians who have been kicked out of such bands as Union-Pacific, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Cowsills. Clayton does not allow his musicians to use drugs. Rather, he insists that their relationship to substances be loving and mutual, so that the drugs do not feel used.

Albums The Nashville Delusion

Press Reviews The future of country music! --Cranium Funny, touching, moving, tremendous! --McGill's Monthly This guy sucks! --Tasteless Assholes Quarterly

Location SF, CA - USA

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