Expert: K. Evan - 2/1/2011

Question
I used to own this CD when I lived in Boone, NC.  I can't remember anything but the feel of the music, and the artwork/photo on the CD (red letters, black background, odd photo of old guy, the artist).  The guy was a contemporary of Johnny Cash.  He was (I think he's dead) white. Was old when he recorded this CD.  Apparently he used to listen to Hank Williams on the radio growing up, and he mistakenly believed that Hank played ALL the instruments and sang simultaneously...so he taught himself to do the same.  This resulted in a very unique sound, a bit off-rhythm, clunky, and some crazy lyrics.  I realize how strange it is for me to know so much, and to have forgotten his name and all specific lyrics.  I remember one song about Mars or Martians...but searches have been fruitless.  I will be very impressed if you can find this guy.  I have been trying.

Answer
First, go here and tell me if any of these song titles ring a bell:

http://www.allmusic.com/search/song/mars

http://www.allmusic.com/search/song/martians

If one does, you can click on it and it will show all the bands that performed it. But get back to me if any titles seem familiar. We'll go from there.

Kerry