Jefferson Pepper (born Jeffrey T. Lebo, on February 25, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and social/environmental activist. He lives in the small town of York Haven, Pennsylvania, outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
Pepper's music is a mix of Americana, roots-rock, folk, punk rock, bluegrass and alternative country (alt country). He is known for his use of narrative in songs about working-class Americans, social issues and for his political protest songs. His songs and musical style have been compared to the work of other artists such as Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Prine, Steve Earle and Billy Bragg.
Read more about Jefferson Pepper: Origins and Musical Beginnings, Christmas in Fallujah, American Evolution, Globaltopia, Discography
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