Theodore Alexander Lennon: (Ted Lennon) was born at home in Ojai, California November 3, 1976 into a musical family. Raised by the musicality of his dad who formerly had a band in the 60’s ‘The Other Half’ who opened for The Doors, The Yardbirds, & Van Morrison’s earliest group ‘Them’. Growing up in a musical environment of family sing-a-longs which included Ted’s cousins ‘The Lennon Sisters’ known for their weekly appearance on the Lawrence Welk show. His childhood was spent surfing the Ventura coastline & exploring the back-country Los Padres national forests of Ojai. The influence of his native environment comes through in his song. California coastal blend of surf-folk & roll. From playing the subway stations & nightclubs at the turn of the century in NYC —to opening for Brett Dennen on the Southwest ‘Love Speaks’ tour & Jack Johnson internationally in Japan; Ted is an old soul —a timeless sound Influenced by: Tom Lennon, Hank Williams, Guthrie, Miles Davis, Zimmerman, Bellafonte, Willie, Joni , Catpower, Thom Yorke, Nick Drake, Townes, Simon, Haggard, Reed… collaborations with Jack Johnson , Brett Dennen, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Drake… Quotes from fellow artists: “Ted Lennon is a time traveler. His songs carry the truth from the past with the courage to face the future.” Brett Dennen “I’ve seen Ted play in front of 10,000 people and I’ve seen him play in front of 5 friends on the beach and the experience is always pure.” Jack Johnson