Ted Lennon

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    Theodore Alexander Lennon /Teddy Lennon was born at home in Ojai, California November 3, 1976 into a musical family. Raised by the musicality of his dad who formerly had a band in the 60’s ‘The Other Half’ who opened for The Doors, The Yardbirds, & Van Morrison’s earliest group ‘Them’. Growing up in a musical environment of family sing-a-longs which included Ted’s cousins ‘The Lennon Sisters’ known for their weekly appearance on the Lawrence Welk show. His childhood was spent surfing the Ventura coastline & exploring the back-country Los Padres national forests of Ojai. The influence of his native environment comes through in his song: a mellow blend of Southern California coastal folk & roll. 
 From playing the subway stations & nightclubs of New York City to touring Japan with Jack Johnson, an old soul a timeless sound; Ted Lennon is a breath of fresh air. 
Influenced by: Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Harry Bellafonte, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Thom Yorke, Nick Drake, Townes Van Zandt, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Lou Reed… 
 He has performed & Collaborated with Jack Johnson , Brett Dennen, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Drake among other friends. Quotes from fellow artists: “Ted Lennon is a time traveler. His songs carry the truth from the past with the courage to face the future.” Brett Dennen “I’ve seen Ted play in front of 10,000 people and I’ve seen him play in front of 5 friends on the beach and the experience is always pure.” Jack Johnson