TODD DUFFLEY
Todd Duffley, local singer & songwriter, who hails from the Hall of Fame city,
Canton, Ohio, proudly announces the long awaited debut of his 1st album release,
titled "Todd Duffley and Friends".
Todds' love of music and passion for all genres is the driving force behind
every song written by him and artistically displayed through both lyrics and music.
The album has taken 4 years to complete. Todd collaborated with 10 very talented artists,
including well renown drummer, Joe Vitale.
Todd cites his 1st major musical influence being his Uncle Larry Kelly.
Larry traveled around Ohio and surrounding states playing and singing while
Todd and his parents followed. Larry also hosted open house jamborees at his
home for family and friends to get together, make music and sing.
This album is dedicated to his Uncle Larry and his parents.May they all R.I.P.
Todds' earliest musical roots began in grade school through junior high choir,
and also church.
In 1988 he started recording at Gattusos Music Studio in Canton, Ohio.
An audition in 1989 for a Nashville Show, "You Can Be A Star", was landed,
but unfortunately, the show was cancelled before being able to make an appearance.
Continuing to write, record, send out demos, and playing local gigs, by 1991
he had written and recorded 10 songs.
in 2003, Todd connected once again with Chris Wintrip and recorded a couple
new songs at Camellia Recording Studio in Massillon, Ohio. At this time is
when he decided to start an album.
With todays technology, the internet has been a useful tool in promoting
his music.The album has already been rated in the top 10 on the Americana
Indie Charts with 5 out of 7 releases being rated No.1. He has also been
rated Top 5 singer, and Best Album by fans. The music is being played from
Texas, N.Y., to Canada. Check out the sites.
The final product was produced by Jason Rivera of Belden Village Music;
co-produced by Todd himself along with the band "Cool Jets".
This album has been a long time in the making, however, one never knows
there may already be a second one in the works.
Todds' major goal has been accomplished, by starting the album,
reaching the goal of finishing it, while overcoming many obstacles along the way.
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