User:Clyde59/Jeffrey Modesitt-Songwriter

New article name is Jeffrey Modesitt - Songwriter

Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Modesitt was born May 1, 1957. ASCAP* songwriter. Jeff is from Galveston County Texas. Jeff is the third generation of his family to perform in the music business. Jeff was a classically-trained pianist by age 15. Playing clarinet in the school band, later Jeff formed his own rock band in high school called "All The Young Dudes".

Jeff worked as a professional musician/singer/songwriter and producer for over 30 years, opening for, and performing with some of the biggest names in the music business such as: Corey Stevens, Ray Charles, Tanya Tucker, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, David Ball, Doug Stone, Neil McCoy, Kathy Mattea, among many others.

Jeff is a lifetime member of AMVETS, American Veterans, and a US Army veteran. Jeff is an avid sailor, pilot, and artist. Many of his original works of art have shown in juried exhibitions across the country.