Jason Isbell Has Never Been a Fan of Record Contracts | Music History

In our latest installment of Vulture's Music History, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell looks back on his earliest musical influences and some of his most memorable moments as a solo artist, actor and, of course, member of Drive-By Truckers. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - First guitar and mentor 01:17 - His Grandfather’s Sermons & Musical Roots 01:59 - Obsessed with "Layla" 03:03 - Discovering Robert Johnson (And Censorship) 04:05 - First Albums & Early Influences 04:45 - Writing His First Song 05:43 - Advice on Passion & Career 06:21 - Joining Drive-By Truckers & Record Deals 07:34 - The Wild Bridge Photo Shoot Story 08:34 - First Late-Night TV Experience 09:22 - The Grammys & Meeting Saweetie 10:12 - Memories of John Prine 11:11 - Working with Scorsese, De Niro & DiCaprio