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Jesse James Dupree | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Jesse Dupree |
Born | September 22, 1962 |
Origin | Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | Southern rock, hard rock |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1987–present |
Labels | Geffen, Mighty Loud |
Website | jessedupree |
Jesse James Dupree (born Jesse Dupree; September 22, 1962)[1] is an American musician, television personality, and businessman. He is the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter in the rock band Jackyl, founded in 1991. As a solo performer, he released albums in 2000 and 2008 under the names of "Jesse James Dupree" and "Jesse James Dupree & Dixie Inc.", respectively.
In 2007, Dupree founded Mighty Loud Entertainment, a record label and artist management and marketing company.
With business partner, Michael Ballard, Dupree brought the Full Throttle Saloon television series [2] to the airwaves on TruTV in 2009. After five successful seasons with TruTV, the series was picked up by Reelz Channel; season premiere on October 3, 2014. Ballard and his wife, Angie, appear in each episode along with Dupree.
In 2010, Dupree created and launched "Jesse James Spirits", a line of alcoholic beverages that includes the "Jesse James America's Outlaw" brands of beer and bourbon whiskey.[3]