Aaron Lee Tasjan is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on August 24, 1986 in New Albany, Indiana, United States.
In New York, Tasjan met Justin Tranter, Cole Whittle, and Dan Crean and formed the band Semi Precious Weapons. Tasjan’s work with SPW caught the eye of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’s Kevn Kinney, who later invited Tasjan to tour with him as an opening act and guitar player. He also mentored Tasjan, advising him that a musician never has to be defined by one sound or genre. This principle has helped shape Tasjan’s work. Tony Visconti produced SPW’s debut album, We Love You, and they signed with Razor & Tie Records. Shortly thereafter, Tasjan left SPW and began performing as lead guitarist with the New York Dolls. In 2008, he also formed his own band, The Madison Square Gardeners, which was described by The Village Voice as, “The best NYC has to offer.” Tasjan remained with them for three years, during which time they recorded one full-length album and 3 EPs.
In 2013 Tasjan moved to Nashville, TN to focus on songwriting and a solo career. He has since released 2 EPs, “Crooked River Burning” and “Telling Stories to the Wall”.
By age 16 Tasjan had performed with Peter Yarrow and been the recipient of the Outstanding Guitarist Award in the Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City. He was offered a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music following his graduation from New Albany High School, but decided instead to move to Brooklyn, New York in 2006.
