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Cast King
Country / Folk / Acoustic

1926-2007



old sand mountain, Alabama
United States

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Member Since12/8/2005
Band Websitewww.locustmusic.com/castking.html
Band MembersCast King - vocals, acoustic guitar ___ Matt Downer - electric guitar
Record Labellocust music
Type of LabelIndie


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J.D. "CAST" KING 1926 - 2007 

Cast King “Saw Mill Man” – review press____________________________ "On these country laments & murder ballads, he's so starkly matter-of-fact about life's slights that it chills" - Spin........................................................................................................... "This is unregenerate country music at its most intense" - Playboy....................................................................................................... "You won't hear a better, more honest country record this year" – Harp Magazine..................................................................................................... "King’s deep, weathered baritone carries so much emotional weight in each note that this record is heavier than any metal."DetroitMetroTimes................................................................................. "A killer discovery." - Now Toronto................................................................ "The best hard dawn country music you'll hear" - Stop Smiling Magazine....................................................................................................... “…remarkable: honest, timeless, often wryly witty and occasionally sad or tender. Beautifully observed songwriting and a warm, rich voice.” - MOJO........................................................................................................... “….some of the most honest, refreshingly under-produced country music released.” – Rib Magazine............................................................................................................. “3 stars out of 5 -- With able assistance from electric guitarist Matt Downer, he gives a little piece of himself in each of a dozen ballads...” Down Beat Magazine ____________________________________________________________


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SUN RECORDS ARTISTS

SUN RECORDS ARTISTS



Oct 28 2009 12:36 PM

Thank you for the add. We are honored to have you in our Top Friends list.
Zorch Productions

Zorch Productions



Apr 30 2009 2:31 PM

we keep playing & playing the record. it just gives more & more.
live on for ever, man!
RUST

RUST



Apr 17 2008 8:00 PM

Respect forever.
Memories of Trees

Memories of Trees



Mar 6 2008 8:05 AM

he'll always be one of my musical influences.
tomaso aramini

tomaso aramini



Feb 12 2008 1:22 PM

Thanks for the add!The music of Cast King is beautiful!
Daguerreotypes

Daguerreotypes



Feb 11 2008 7:57 AM

I no longer have a headache
Sylvia

Sylvia



Dec 16 2007 4:12 PM

I'm very sorry to hear about Mr. King's passing. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

The world is so fortunate that he recorded some of his intensely soulful music during his lifetime. I'm thankful that he can continue to grace my turntable.

God bless,
Sylvia
Mitch

 Mitch



Dec 15 2007 3:21 AM

It is very sad that Cast's talents went largely unnoticed until such a late age. But I guess thats what a legacy makes? I feel like I didnt get enough time with him, and he definitely didnt leave us with enough tunes. We will miss him dearly!
ryan

ryan



Dec 14 2007 11:30 PM

God Bless You Cast.
May your music live on forever.
Ryan
wessex

wessex



Dec 14 2007 8:13 PM

you will be missed my friend...
psychopants

psychopants



Dec 14 2007 7:39 PM

rest in piece Cast, saw mill man was one of my favourite albums from 2005 and i felt lucky to have heard it and i have been spreading the word for you ever since. hopefuly in time you'll be remembered as one of the greats you truly were. condolences to your family. Tom x
Chris Just

Chris Just



Dec 13 2007 10:27 AM

I'm really sorry to hear the news. I'm a broke musician, but I'll donate what I can. My very best regards to Cast and his family, Chris
Matt Texter

Matt Texter



Dec 13 2007 1:18 AM

Cast, what a writer. Thanks for the great songs and thank you Locust music for such a great album. I hope that you, Cast, are surrounded by your family, peace and joy this holiday season. I know that this is a hard time for everyone in your family, and I know it is even harder for you, BUT through all the fear and hard times we know that there is something even better for us when we leave this old world. You and your family are in my prayers. If and when the Lord does call you home, give my little sister, Valerie, a hug and tell her it won't be long until we'll meet again. God bless.
Rag-And-Bone

Rag-And-Bone



Dec 12 2007 11:52 PM

Thank you for all the fine music you've given us!
Best wishes!

/Mats
Tom Fazzini

Tom Fazzini



Dec 12 2007 11:10 PM

Dear Mr King, I'm sorry to hear you are unwell. Your album has been an inspiration to me although we occupy very different orbits musically. I play it often. My thoughts are with you.

Tom Fazzini
Hammerhead Fred

Nicky Th' Squirrel



Dec 12 2007 10:14 PM

Cast King should be famous. He's as good as Johnny Cash and Charlie Feathers.
Pudd

John Sharp



Dec 12 2007 2:59 PM

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Thanks for the great music.

Much Love and Respect from Decatur, AL by way of Lafayette, LA
Chris Just

Chris Just



Nov 12 2007 2:29 PM

Thank you so much for adding me as one of your friends. Your music is awesome and you are an inspiration to anyone like myself just starting off in this business. I hope that you upload a couple more songs. Take care, Chris.
JaMie

JaMie



Oct 5 2007 3:38 AM

You are amazing.
Southern Ghetto Architecture

Southern Ghetto Architecture



Jul 4 2007 1:44 AM

Glad for the ad. Can't tell people enough nice things about you. What a great and original voice in American music. Hope there's a lot more to come. TOF.
thinwildmercurysound

thinwildmercurysound



May 29 2007 8:30 PM

Dear Cast King,

Your last LP "Saw Mill Man" was one of the very best records of 2006!!
I hope there´s coming more.

regards
thethinwildmercurysound
Russell Gulley

Russell Gulley



May 10 2007 1:48 PM

Morning Cast, Thanks for the add. As you know I'm always a fan and appreciate the heritage that you represent for us here in NE Alabama. Saw Mill Man is great! See you soon.

Russell Gulley
C Joynes

C Joynes



Apr 16 2007 9:40 AM

Dear Mr. King:

Respeckt to yore True and Accurate recording voudou. None other.

Meantime, the lines of the Old Sand Mountain / Histon axis have been little explored by psychogeographers and others in the heritage industry.

We (me-thee) should exploit this further. You should check the Fens: dark soil; birdlife; bleak stretches of inland water. You would like it.

Bon Chance anon
Red Clay River

Red Clay River



Apr 5 2007 9:48 PM

love your stuff brother, if you ever get up this way, let us know!!
The Lip Service

The Lip Service



Feb 15 2007 9:51 PM

Love your music man, shame more people in the world don't get a chance to hear you
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