Biography
Molina was born in Lorain, Ohio and attended Oberlin College. After playing bass guitar in various heavy metal bands in and around Cleveland, Molina made the decision to become a solo artist under an assumed band name, recruiting other musicians for each individual project as needed. He made several home recordings under various names, including Songs: Albian, Songs: Radix, and Songs: Unitas, which he distributed himself at live performances.
In 2011 a note on the band's website stated that Jason Molina had to quit making music for a while due to a severe but not clearly named illness. Furthermore, the medical treatment had drawn the singer (who did not have medical insurance) into debt. His family, accompanied by the label Secretly Canadian, set up the "Jason Molina Medical Fund" to support him: Fans can donate money via PayPal and receive a compilation of live songs to download in return.
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