Lots of people start bands. The one that Jeff Simmermon started involved chickens and typewriters. That may sound crazy, but it’s just one of the many fantastic, hilarious, well-crafted, true stories encapsulated on his new album And I Am Not Lying (plus there’s proof to back it up). 

Get a taste of what we’re talking about with this clip.

Then, get your own copy of And I Am Not Lying to hear Simmermon tell the rest of his tales that almost sound like tall tales, but is just another point for truth being stranger than fiction.