Stan Ridgway September 13, 2010

Straight from outer space, Stan Ridgeway has always surrounded himself with forward-moving music -- primitive rock 'n roll, blues, spacey European soundtrack music, free-form jazz and psychedelia. About music in general, Stan says, "There are no boundaries on art and no rules to follow in music. A song is really just a strong point of view." And his is one that would proclaim, to have an original voice is not only an option, it's a necessity. StageOne will never be the same.

"I've probably confused people with my music, my choices, the albums and the changes in direction from year to year," Ridgway admits. "But I can't help it. That term 'eclectic' fits me perfectly and there are just too many musical styles and songwriters and singers I enjoy to just involve myself in only one type of music. I try to bring all the things I love into the sound. There's a weird old American jukebox in my head and it still plays everything that's ever got under my skin." - Stan Ridgway