40 Years Old

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"those who know, they don't ever say much...those who don't know talk all the time."

BIOGRAPHY

Started in 1992 as the lead singer/songwriter for the Red Dirt band The Great Divide. After forming a large local following, TGD went on to sign a record deal with Atlantic Records for two albums. McClure left the band 2002 and went on to not only produce his own solo records, but for other bands such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Stoney LaRue, etc.

McClure currently co-produces with Joe Hardy who used to run Ardent Studios in Memphis. Joe's list of previous works include: ZZ Top, Steve Earle, The Replacements and is currently working with Ronnie Dunn.

Biggest cut to date was with Garth Brooks on his Lost Sessions album entitled "I'd Rather Have Nothing".

LEVEL

professional

GENRES

Singer/Songwriter, Rock , Country

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Captain Obvious Publishing, BMI, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: self...580.436.7144
Publishing: Captain Obvious Publishing, BMI
Label: Boohatch Records
Music Supervisor: Mike McClure
Booking: Clint Wiley at APA 615.297.0100
Administrative: n/a

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / vocals

INFLUENCES

Tom Petty, Neil Young, Joe Walsh, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison

DAY JOB

M. Ray's Studio, Ada, Ok

I AM INTERESTED IN

in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

experience >

SONG CUTS

Garth Brooks, The Great Divide, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Stoney LaRue, Mike McClure Band

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

Cross Canadian Ragweed: 1. 377 2. Purple 3. Soul Gravy 4. Garage 5. Mission California 6. Happiness and all the Other Things Stoney Larue: 1. The Red Dirt Album Jason Boland and the Stragglers: 1. Truckstop Diaries Johnny Cooper: 1. Ignition Darren Kozelsky: 1. Let Your Mind Fly Shut Down Town: 1. Flush

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