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Here are some small facts about Jay, the funny, cute, and crazy dark haired one who forgets his medication on a regular basis, lol!
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Name: Stanley W. DeMarcus Jr.
Birthdate: April 26, 1971
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Education: Tree of Life, Lee University
Current Residence: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married, wife: Allison Alderson, wedding May 15, 2004
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Family: Parents Wayne & Caron, sister - Tiffany
Pets: Golden Retriever named Abby
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Currently Driving: Mercedes G Wagon (Among others)
First Car: "An old beat up '85 Mustang that my mom bought. I was 16"
Dream Car: Range Rover
Hobbies: Movies
Collections: Watches and war books (history buff)
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Instruments Played: Piano, bass, drums and guitar
First Musical Performance: Talent show in 5th grade
First Song Ever Fully Learned: One Drop (gospel song)
Pre-performance ritual: I burn incense and do an ancient music chant.
If I had to pursue a career in an area other than entertainment: "I'd run an outreach center for troubled youth."
Never Leaves Home Without: His cell phone
First Paying Non-Musical Job: Construction: Glaziers' local 372
First Paying Musical Job: Church
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Took Vocal Lessons: "I studied with a vocal coach in the early 90's to see if I was singing "wrong" and after much help I have to say I WAS!"
Before my big break I worked as: Chely Wright's band leader
Other Bands: Chely Wright's, East to West
Other Professional Credits: Produced Michael English (Gospel) and David Parker (Where I Belong), band leader for Chely Wright and 1/2 of the duo East to West for Benson Records.
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Musical Influences: David Foster, Chicago, Merle Haggard, Shenandoah, Diamond Rio and Restless Heart.
Favorite Venue To Play: The Grand Ole Opry. Standing on that stage where other great artists have stood. It's a great experience.
Favorite Rascal Flatts Video: "I have to say “These Days” for sure, Allison kept hitting on me."
If I could ask one question to any entertainer: I'd ask Elvis if I could hear him sing one more time.
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Celebrity That Would Leave You Star Struck: David Foster & Loretta Lynne
Favorite Singers: Marty Raybon, George Jones and Merle Haggard
Favorite Songs Written By Others: Mary Did You Know ,Misery & Gin and Ghost in this House
Favorite Song He's Written: North of the Sky ,Still In Love ,Not Just Me and Heaven Listens
Favorite Songwriter: Hugh Prestwood, Marcus Hummon and Gary Burr
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Favorite Actors: Tom Hanks
Favorite Actresses: Meg Ryan
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite Book: Citizen Soldiers by Steven Ambrose
Favorite Food: Pizza
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Least Favorite Food: Crawfish
Favorite Snack: Doritos, Reeses Pieces and M&M's
Favorite Ice Cream: Vanilla
Favorite Drink: Coke
One thing I cook great is: Lasagna
Favorite Restaurant: Amerigo's Italian
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Favorite Color: Black and Royal Blue
Favorite Shoe: Nike Air
Favorite Team: Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Bulls
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Place: My house
Ultimate fantasy vacation destination: A trip to Italy
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Most Prized Possession: "Besides my wife and my family, probably my '75 Jazz Bass. My basses had gotten stolen out of my apartment, 2 basses that I loved dearly and I was really upset. I was a struggling musician playing bass with Michael English at the time, had no money for another bass & my mom bought that bass for me. Maxed out the VISA and I love it. My favorite bass, really sentimental"
If I only had left, I would spend it on: A Rascal Flatts CD
If I were a superhero, I'd be: "Spider Man, I think he's great"
Pet Peeve: People who talk on their cell phones while you're trying to talk to them
Goals: I want to produce records and help others get a shot like Mila Mason helped us.
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