125: Ed Roman - Rock Star and Environmentalist

Published: Nov. 22, 2016, 2 p.m.

Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed’s uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide.  Ed is also a humanitarian. He has traveled the world, making a difference with his music and aid items. He and his wife recently went to Jamaica where they delivered humanitarian aid items and shot a music video. “Jamaica is one of those places that is hard not to get involved. It boasts some of the most incredible musicians from our past and present like Bob Marley and the Chronixx, Jamaican culture oozes mystique and electricity that is unparalleled by most, it has beauty that is overwhelming everywhere you go from the simplicity of lifestyle to the incredible vegetation and horticulture all over this rock. Without sounding selfish Jamaica is one of those places which makes me feel human again. It allows me to live my life really without the constraints and technical lifestyle that I’ve been forced into in the Western Hemisphere or the quote unquote Babylon as Rasta culture tends to call it. There’s something sublime, erotic, alarming and ambrosia like about this beautiful place and my heart goes out to all the people of Jamaica for fighting the good fight and continuing on with their lives despite what happens to them. Jamaica, you made me stronger than I ever thought I could be. Thank you.” You can see more about Ed, his music and his touring schedule at www.edroman.net  The song and the video are what we discussed in the interview.