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 You Oughta KnowAllen Stone

You Oughta KnowAllen Stone

Growing up singing in his father's church, the self-proclaimed hippie with soul has tapped into a vintage-sounding lane of his own.

About Allen Stone

  1. Soul singer Allen Stone describes himself as "a hippie with soul," and his music reflects both sides of this formula; his vocals and melodic style show the clear influence of classic soul and R&B of the 1960s and 70s, while his lyrics reveal an idealism and passion that recall the folk-inspired singer/songwriters of the same era. Born in Chewelah, Washington to his obstetrician mother and local church pastor fathe, Stone grew up on gospel and Christian music, and began leading youth worship groups when he was only 14. He had little exposure to secular music as a child, but in his teens, he developed a taste for classic soul music, and started collecting vintage R&B sides, as well as golden age singer/songwriters. After graduating from high school, 18-... Moreğ

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  2. Allen Stone lends his soulful pipes to an acoustic set and covers Bob Marley in this You Oughta Know Live performance.

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