Lee Jennings is the vocalist for Atlanta-based rock band The Funeral Portrait. The group formed in 2014 and this past September they released only their second full-length album. That most recent release on the Better Noise Music label is called Greetings From Suffocate City, and it has already yielded a #1 song on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and another single is making its way up the chart.
In this interview, Lee talks about the writing process and why this album took so long to come to fruition. He also discusses the controversial kiss that his band members sometimes share on stage, what genre they should be included in, and the song that sits closest to his heart.
“Suffocate City” video:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
