Suzanne Carnes (Lead
Vocalist & Mojo Mama)
I was born in the wagon of a traveling
show....my mama used to dance for the money they'd throw...papa would do
whatever he could. No wait...that's an old
Actually I started singing at around age three
with my sister. We covered such ditties as "You Are My Sunshine" and
"How Much Is That Doggie In The Window" in
two part harmony for family and friends. We actually even co-wrote a couple of
songs ..."When Jesus Was Born" (written during our early Catholic
school years from which we are still recovering) and "I
Was Born In Corn" a kind of mournful midwest miserable chain gang
song for 5 year olds.
I would wake up on weekend mornings to hear
my dad cranking out Elvis tunes on the old victrola...or record player or
whatever it was. I went on to sing in school and church choirs. Was voted
"Female Vocalist Of The Year" in high
school.
Joined a band when I was a
teenager...singing everything from AC/DC to Pat Benatar. First band was called
"Voyager". Sang with various bands thru the years most of which you
have probably never heard of !
Did a couple of country stints out at Taylorville and
Most recently I am very happy to be
with Mojo Jones ...a hilarious, talented group of guys!!!! Thanks for
listening!