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TODD DUFFLEY
Americana / Acoustic / Folk Rock

TODD DUFFLEY SINGER / SONGWRITER



CANTON, Ohio
United States

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Member Since2/14/2006
Band Websitehttp://cdbaby.com/cd/toddduffley
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Produced by Jason Rivera

Co-Produced by Todd Duffley

Recorded at Belden Village Music

All words and music by Todd Duffley

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Joe Vitale-Drums

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Record LabelDUFFY RECORDS / CHELSEA LELAND
Type of LabelIndie


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   About TODD DUFFLEY

TODD DUFFLEY

“Lord, I am a simple man,” he sings on one of the featured songs on his “Todd Duffley and Friends” debut album. Though he may sing about being a simple man, it sure wasn’t a simple path in life that took Todd from his troubled teenage years and near-self destruction as a young adult to become the “Normal Joe” and working class musician he says he is now.

Born and raised in Ohio, Todd’s parents were music lovers, and his uncle, Larry, was a guitarist that performed in a working band that performed across the state. Duffley says some of his earliest musical memories center around singing along to AM radio songs in his father’s Dodge, and attending musical jamborees hosted by his guitar-playing uncle. His musical dreams started young as he sang in choir in grade school, junior high and in church. The radio sing-alongs and family jamborees didn’t last forever, though, as he entered his teenage years and hit a rough patch in his young life. It’s an understatement to describe Todd’s teen years as rough. They were rough times, sure, like any kid’s teen years are, but his life seemed to be on a rapid downward spiral.

“My parents divorced and I was shuffled back and forth between my mom and dad. I felt like a pawn in a chess game,” Duffley says, still pained by his childhood family drama at 45 years old. He quickly became one of those troubled teens you hear about. Todd ran away from home a couple of times, and later stole his stepdad’s truck and crashed it into a tree while joy riding. Drugs and alcohol soon reared their ugly heads, eventually leading him to nearly overdose on prescription drugs. He also became a father at the age of 17 and was living on his own. After graduating early from high school, he went to work to support his new family. That childhood love of music that was an integral part of Todd’s early life had to be put on hold for a while as he worked as a truck driver to support his family. For eight long years, Todd abandoned his music dreams and toiled away as a working man. His teenage chemical abuse problem, however, continued, putting him in what he calls “self-destruct mode.” “It was right after my father died… I had been away from music at that point for six years, and went through two more years of hell,” Todd says. “I straightened up after an arrest and nearly dying from alcohol poisoning. I quit drinking and got my life straight.”

Getting his life back in order included rediscovering his childhood love of music. Todd says one of the first wrongs he set right was to go out and buy a Martin acoustic guitar. Todd took six guitar lessons in 1988 and taught himself from there. Before leaving the guitar lessons, Todd played for his teacher a demo tape of him singing, which he says “floored” the instructor. Todd’s guitar teacher became his producer as the pair spent late nights working on a demo to submit to The Nashville Network’s “You Can Be a Star” talent show. “I was rejected on the first audio demo I sent,” Todd says, rebuffed by the judges but leaving with valuable advice. “They suggested I come up with an original song.” One month later, Todd and his producer, Chris Wintrip, had a song recorded and sent it back to the producers, even though Todd and Chris thought the song “didn’t sound country at all.” Describing the song “You’re My Lady,” Todd says it was a cross-over Country song – part Americana, part roots Country, and part rock. The song was accepted by the producers, but in the end, the show was cancelled a month before taping ever began, leaving Todd with nothing more than “bragging rights” and a hankering to do more writing and recording. By 1991, he had 10 songs recorded, and all 10 songs didn’t quite fit in with the current crop of Country music being picked up by the labels. Chris and Todd’s lives soon led them in different directions. They wouldn’t see each other for 13 years, yet it was hooking back up with his producer and friend that spurred Todd to start writing and recording music again.

Todd was still doing the blue collar-working man thing, driving a truck and supporting his family. He used what little spare time he could scrounge up over the next five years to write and record his debut “Todd Duffley and Friends” album – a roots-rockin’, Alterna-Country singer/songwriter record with 13 strong songs sung by a man whose been around the proverbial block of life more than a few times. Themes of love and pain, hard times and workin’ hard and of family and friends fill the debut songs with an earnestness and honesty that is both uplifting and refreshing. Todd himself talks about those themes and how his life has now aligned to fulfill a musical promise that went unanswered for over two decades. “My motive has never been about fame or fortune,” he says, “but it all goes back to what my Dad tried to pound into my head… You know, back when you were a teen and you thought you knew it all, and what your parents told you went in one ear and out the other. Well, ain’t it funny how things come around full circle?”

Todd recalls his father’s advice spoken all those years ago. “He told me that when I start something, that I should finish it. First or last to finish, it doesn’t matter. All that matters was that you tried. He said, ‘You ain’t got nothing if you ain’t got heart.’ That’s what this album has been for me – pride and passion and heart, and me finishing something I started 20 years ago.”

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WildHorseSpirit™





Jul 6 2009 4:10 AM

Wishing you all
the very best this
coming week!

*Smiles*

Always

WildHorseSpirit™
Erlene Garcia





Jul 5 2009 2:40 PM

Mr.Duffley, I have you featured in "My Top 40" this week! I hope you and your fans have a great holiday!!
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Jul 5 2009 2:37 PM

Happy 4th Of July Hottness
Love
Sherry
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Jul 4 2009 4:32 AM

Have a safe & happy 4th!
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Jul 3 2009 5:22 AM


WISHIN'
EVERYONE
FAR
AND
WIDE
A
HAPPY
4TH
OF
JULY
,,,
IN
CASE I'M
NOT AROUND
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Jul 3 2009 5:19 AM

Just trying to spread the news about my song “Angel Kisses” soon to be released on compilation CD and will be sent to radio stations throughout the US and Canada. If I already left this comment please forgive me. Thank you :) I hope you have a great 4th Be safe!!

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Jul 3 2009 5:15 AM

P.S. SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING SO WELL AFTER READING THE NEW PAGE!!!!!
HUGS BABY & HAPPY 4TH!
MUAH!
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Jul 3 2009 5:15 AM

TODD,
STOPPING BY TO SAY HELLO! I HAVE BEEN IN BAD PAIN STILL & ISN'T LIKING THIS FEELING. I WON MY COMP, TG! NOW WAITING FOR MY SSD 3RD HEARING. MISS YOU BUNCHES! HAVEN'T BEEN ON ALOT, JUST CHECKIN MAIL, SO I'M SORRY, SO SAD TO SIT HERE A LONG TIME! HAVEN'T BEEN SENDING COMMENTS EITHER!
MUCH LOVE & HUGS SWEEETIE ALWAYS!
LOR
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Jul 1 2009 10:01 AM

Hey Todd Duffley We're happy to be friends! If you need anything from us here at Central 8 Studios, we would be excited to help! We have some excellent summer deals on studio time that we think would interest you. Don't hesitate to message us!

Thanks!

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Jul 1 2009 9:59 AM

Hello back Todd, Good to know your doing good, luv. I have been very busy however I am enjoyin it. I have been volunteering at the Blind Center of Nevada for the past several weeks. I really enjoy it. Everyone is sooo very nice, talented and intelligent. I love sittin in on the jam sessions once a week for about 2 hours. One blind gentleman is very gifted with his guitar...he amazes me! I feel blessed to be among the crowd. Hope to hear from ya! Have a beautiful day!
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Jun 28 2009 1:35 PM

Hey Todd, just stoppin by to see how my friend is doing. Hope all is well with you. Have a wonderful weekend with many blessings!!
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Jun 25 2009 4:41 AM

Thanks Todd !!...Lookin' forward to jammin' again soon....JV
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Jun 25 2009 4:41 AM

Thank you for the add
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Rock On!
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Jun 25 2009 4:40 AM

Thanks for the add have a great day!
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Jun 25 2009 4:40 AM

Hey Todd - thanks for being a friend!

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Jun 23 2009 1:43 AM

Soaring through to leave you some love
& to say have a great week !
Big Hugs
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Jun 23 2009 1:43 AM

stoppin by to wish you the best week imaginable and a happy 4th of July!
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Jun 19 2009 9:27 PM

hey man, there you are ! LOL..
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Jun 18 2009 4:34 AM

great music Todd
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Jun 17 2009 4:20 AM

Hi! Todd just stopping by to listen in for a few & to say hello to a great guy a true friend and you know that warrior that I think well know you are in music as in life wishing you all the best Todd your the a wonderful singer composer and friend keep it coming blessing out to you also hun.

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Jun 13 2009 5:07 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
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Jun 13 2009 8:18 AM

Dearest Todd;
You came into my life and have been the most beautiful, kind and warmest person I have ever known. We loved each other immediately, because there was a special bond that touched us.

Todd, you have asked little of me other than my affection, as I have had little else to offer. Our love is so true because it is based on the foundations that matter so much.

When we’re together we are both content. We don’t need anything else dearest Todd. We fulfill each other.

Your warm touch has no description. Looking into your beautiful eyes tells me all I need to know. They say no love is perfect or unconditional, but Todd you are the exception.

You are my companion, my soul mate, my friend and my lover. Thank you for having touched my life.

Joan
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Jun 13 2009 8:18 AM

Things are good & busy. We just got 3 of our songs played over the radio on CD101 last night and we have a show tonite @ Suzi-Cue's. It's pretty cool!

Much Love!

-Corey
dee





Jun 13 2009 8:15 AM

sending much love your way hope all is well sorry i have not been on but as you know you are always in my prayers and heart, muah!!!!
~Depth Writer~





Jun 13 2009 8:13 AM

Hi Todd,
Stopped by to say, "aren't ya glad its TGIF?" Now be careful how ya answer it..lol
Hope ya have an awesome weekend...
Always believe..
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