Tim Culpepper’s journey began as kind of a love story, with the marriage of his Mother Judy, to his father, country entertainer/musician, Forrest Culpepper, or “Curly”, as he had come to be known by those who frequented the honkytonk scene in and around Montgomery, Alabama. The birth of Tim, soon after, would complete an already accomplished family of singers and musicians that, at the time, included such close friends as Hank Williams, Sr. (who had passed, before Tim’s birth), and Marty Robbins.
While most children began life experiencing a mostly subdued environment, young Culpepper was backstage with the likes of Hank, Jr., Marty and Johnny Cash, or in the audience with his Mother, while his father was performing. On one occasion, while sharing stories of her son’s early childhood, Judy fondly recalled one particular night during a Hank Jr. performance, when songwriter and manager, Merle Kilgore, was charged with babysitting “little Timmy”, while she got up to 2 step, “It wasn’t the ‘Brady Bunch!’” she laughs. “But we sure were a family!”
By age 9, anxious to take part in the “family business”, Tim approached his Father, holding an over-sized Epiphone guitar, asking for his first lesson. Having earlier traded the stage, for more stable work, as an over-the-road trucker, his Father agreed to teach his son with ONE condition- Tim had to promise that when ready, he would take his gift to Nashville. Curly did not want his son to waste his talent in the bars of Montgomery. In his opinion, the serious musician needs to be where things were happening…
With the recent release of his first single and video, “Ghost”, Tim continues the process of bringing full circle, a journey that began as a simple honkytonk love story under the neon lights of Montgomery, Alabama.
10 Quick Quirky Questions with Tim Culpepper
Q: If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
A: Elvis Presley, the day he shot the 1968 Comeback Special when he wore the black leather outfit… The perfect look, the perfect voice, and the perfect 24 hour moment in time. Any artist would love to have a day like that as a part of their legacy.
Q: Sweet or Salty?
A: Salty
Q: What is the last song or album that you downloaded?
A: Randy Travis – Storms of Life,, I wore out the original disc
Q: When you looked at yourself in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?
A: <whisper> “I see dead people”…
Q: What is one word that you say a lot?
A: Come-On….
Q: If you could pick one person to tour with whom would it be?
A: George Strait
Q: Who has influenced you most in your personal life?
A: My Dad
Q: Who has influenced you most in your musical life?
A: My Dad
Q: If your house were on fire what one item would you make sure to grab before running for safety?
A: My ‘George Jones’ autographed Martin Acoustic Guitar
Q: Would you ever participate in a reality TV show? If Yes, which one would you sign up for?
A: I’m already in a reality TV show, called “Life”
Find out more about Tim Culpepper online at:
Official Website: www.timculpeppermusic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timculpeppermusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TCulpepperMusic
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