Rip Carson, an American singer, musician, and producer from Shawnee Hills, West Virginia, has been a dynamic force in the rockabilly scene for over two decades. Beginning his musical journey at age 11 with the punk rock band Hari Kari, he soon transitioned to fronting The Washouts, a 60s garage rock group. In 1997, Carson founded Rip Carson and the Twilight Trio, gaining notoriety for his electrifying stage performances. His collaboration with renowned producer Mark Neill led to the acclaimed album "Box Set: The Singles Collection," earning him induction into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame at 21. Currently, Carson continues to captivate audiences with Rip Carson & the Carcinogenics and as the frontman for San Diego's Bonneville 7. ([ripcarsonandthecarcinogenics.com](https://ripcarsonandthecarcinogenics.com/bios?utm_source=openai))