J.P. Pennington

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J.P. Pennington
Exile, the band (2013) (Pennington cropped).jpg
Pennington in 2013.
Background information
Birth nameJames Preston Pennington [1]
Born (1949-01-22) January 22, 1949 (age 76)
Origin Berea, Kentucky, U.S.
Genrespop, Country
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1963–present
LabelsWarner Curb, Epic, MCA
Member of Exile

James Preston Pennington (born January 22, 1949) is an American musician, known primarily as the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the country pop band Exile. Pennington was one of the early members and one of the lead singers of the group until departing in 1989, though he would later reform the band in 1995, before reuniting the mid-80's country lineup in 2008. [2] After leaving Exile, he signed to MCA Records as a solo artist. There, he released three singles and one album, Whatever It Takes, in 1991. [1] Pennington re-established the band in 1995, together with guitarist Les Taylor. [2]

Contents

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
Whatever It Takes

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US Country
[1]
1991"Whatever It Takes"45Whatever It Takes
"Old Familiar Ring"
"You Gotta Get Serious"72
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

  1. 1 2 3 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 321. ISBN   978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. 1 2 Huey, Steve. "Exile biography". Allmusic . Retrieved 18 August 2010.