http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6429&rws=%2Fron-sexsmith%2Fmusic-videos.rssWith clever, understated lyrical turns and thick vibrato, Ron Sexsmith is distinctive among the ocean of guy-with-guitar folk crooners. Raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, he began his first band at 14 and played local bars as "The One-Man Jukebox," so-named for his impressive repertoire of covers. After moving to Toronto and fronting the Uncool, Sexsmith gained notoriety with the release of his first solo effort, <i>Grand Opera Lane</i>, in 1991. This caught the attention of Interscope, who released a self-titled sophomore LP in 1995. Sexsmith came to an international audience with this record, due in no small part to Elvis Costello, who appeared clutching it on the cover of <i>Mojo</i>. Though he's never enjoyed landslide popularity, Sexsmith's credibility among critics and fellow musicians has earned him a reputation as a "songwriter's songwriter." - Nate CavalieriAdult Alternativeen720Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:19:32 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6429&rws=%2Fron-sexsmith%2Fmusic-videos.rss With clever, understated lyrical turns and thick vibrato, Ron Sexsmith is distinctive among the ocean of guy-with-guitar folk crooners. Raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, he began his first band at 14 and played local bars as "The One-Man Jukebox," so-named for his impressive repertoire of covers. After moving to Toronto and fronting the Uncool, Sexsmith gained notoriety with the release of his first solo effort, <i>Grand Opera Lane</i>, in 1991. This caught the attention of Interscope, who released a self-titled sophomore LP in 1995. Sexsmith came to an international audience with this record, due in no small part to Elvis Costello, who appeared clutching it on the cover of <i>Mojo</i>. Though he's never enjoyed landslide popularity, Sexsmith's credibility among critics and fellow musicians has earned him a reputation as a "songwriter's songwriter." - Nate Cavalieri