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The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project

The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project is an expansive and collaborative tribute initiative honoring the legacy of Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the frontman of the seminal punk-blues band The Gun Club. Originating with the discovery of a series of previously unheard demos and notebook writings left behind by Pierce after his untimely death in 1996, the project has blossomed into a series of tribute albums featuring a diverse array of musicians and vocalists from around the world. These contributors, ranging from close friends and collaborators of Pierce to artists who have been influenced by his work, come together to reinterpret, finish, and bring to life these forgotten pieces of the musician's legacy.

The project commenced with the release of "We Are Only Riders" in 2010 and has since expanded to include successive albums such as "The Journey is Long" and "Axels & Sockets," featuring a wide variety of artists including Nick Cave, Debbie Harry, Mark Lanegan, and many others. Each release not only serves as a homage to Pierce's influence on the punk and alternative music scenes but also as a testament to his enduring impact on musicians across genres. The collaborative nature of The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project not only resurrects Pierce's unfinished works but also creates a living, evolving tribute to his artistic spirit, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire and influence future generations of musicians and music fans alike.

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