Jelly Roll
I can’t say enough about this man.
He was in and out of jail during his teens and early adulthood for about 10 years. He was notified that he had become a father and decided to turn his life around. He got his GED in jail.
As you can see, he’s a big man with face tats – an unlikely looking angel, for sure. He is a singer and song writer, winning all kinds of awards in the past several years (3 CMT awards this year). He is trying to give back to his community and is giving understanding and hope in his songs.
Some of the lyrics in his original song, “Save Me” are –
“I’m a lost cause
Baby, don’t waste your time on me
I’m so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams”
I’ve told you I’m watching what is called “reaction videos” on YouTube. The reaction to Jelly Roll’s songs is amazing. The men reacting really FEEL the lyrics and obviously identify with them. Many actually tear up or outright cry. Jelly Roll is voicing the feelings of MANY who have had problems, felt rejected, felt thwarted or useless in their lives. The fact that Jelly Roll is successful now is such an uplifting thing.
A more unlikely angel there will probably never be. Along with the face tats, he has VERY strong, ‘salty’ language. This is a real, honest, raw, GOOD man with a big heart who is trying to be a good husband and father, writing and singing music that he describes as ‘therapeutic’ music. He believes music can save people, and I believe he is right.
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