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Shep Cooke, the Folk Rock Prodigy from the 70's, Announces the Launch of Digital Versions of His First Two Solo Albums
The world of music was introduced to Shep Cooke in the early 60's, when he performed with the rock group The Dearly Beloved. Fascinated by Shep's music, eleven time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt persuaded Shep to join her now legendary folk rock group, The Stone Poneys. Shep, Linda, and Poneys performed on Joey Bishop’s and Johnny Carson’s television programs in 1967 and 1968. After a nationwide concert tour, with The Stone Poneys, Shep performed as the featured opening act for Tom Waits, Jerry Jeff Walker, Roger Miller, Marty Robbins, John David Souther, and Mimi Farina. Shep's fan and old friend Mark 'Jeff' Reed has now taken over as the Manager and Publisher for all his promotional endeavors.
'Shep Cooke', his first solo album, was released in the year 1976. Three years later, Sierra Briar Records released his second solo album 'Concert Tour of Mars'. Both of these albums were available only in the form of traditional vinyl records. The release of the digital version of these albums will provide an opportunity for the younger generation of listeners to experience the intelligent lyrics, excellent voice, and spectacular guitar work by Shep Cooke that have captivated music lovers for nearly forty years.
When asked about the launch of digital versions of his albums, Shep said, "Obviously, I’m not done yet!”
Contact:
Mark “Jeff” Reed
JoyceAndJeff@msn.com (media only)
Phone; (520) 544-4400 (media only) "
