Jackson Rohm ( – January 24, 2023) was an American

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and pop musician.

Early life

Rohm was born in Jamestown, New York.Jackson Rohm – 10 questions
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and the

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before accepting a track scholarship to

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. He was a member of the

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fraternity as an undergraduate.

Career

Rohm released his first full-length CD, ''Twisted & Misguided'', in 2000. His second CD, 2001's ''Sink or Swim'', has a modern rock sound. In 2003, Rohm released ''Red Light Fever'', which included a cover of

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". Rohm released his fourth CD, ''Four on the Floor'', in 2006. The title track was written as a tribute to a fellow musician who was killed in a motor vehicle accident. In 2008, Rohm released his fifth CD, ''Long Way From Moving On''. This represented a departure from the pop/rock feel of his first four releases and a venture into the country music genre. It was described as " ohm'sbest work yet," as he " eemsmost comfortable in the country music mode." Rohm opened for acts including

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. In 2010, his Nashville-recorded album ''Acoustic Sessions'' was released, containing acoustic renditions of some of his previously released songs as well as five new songs. Returning to his rock roots with producer Aaron Thompson, Rohm recorded the 12-song compilation ''Blindsided'' in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring upbeat tracks "Blue Skies and Butterflies" and "Superglue", as well as the title track, a ballad written for his wife, whom he married that year. Rohm also worked for an international power supply company known as XPPower

Personal life and death

Rohm lived in

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, and Rosemary Beach, Florida. Rohm died on January 24, 2023, at the age of 51.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rohm, Jackson 1970s births Year of birth missing 2023 deaths American country singer-songwriters Miami University alumni People from Jamestown, New York People from Lakewood, Ohio Singer-songwriters from New York (state) Singer-songwriters from Ohio Country musicians from New York (state) Country musicians from Ohio Southwestern Central High School alumni