Sorting for truth is like finding a needle in a haystack. Here, presented in all their glory, are Oxford , Mississippi ’s own, The Lexington Brothers.
Durant Lexington claims his talent presented itself early, “I was eight years old, but it was 10 years later before I wrote my first song, called, ‘We Just Beat You.’ It was written for my high school homecoming game, my senior year. We were supposed to perform it right after we won the game. We lost. We sang the song anyway, right there on the sideline, but it didn't have as strong of an affect on my team since we'd lost.
As for Pickens’ talent, he says he’s, “Still waiting. Maybe next year.”
Durant’s traumatic birth perhaps plays a role in his obvious sports obsession, “I was born in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. We were playing against LSU and it was a big game. Mother didn't want to miss it. She went in to labor during the first quarter, but waited until halftime to have me. She said that instead of saying, ‘Push’, my daddy kept saying, ‘hike, and hike.’ Mother said that wasn't amusing to her.” He continues to reminisce, “I was born the oldest of two boys to my mother, and we came up cheering for the Rebels. I wouldn't change a thing. Even though we didn't have much, we had our Rebel Spirit; we had a really big station wagon for tailgating in The Grove. We had the warm glow of an open fire in a barrel in the backyard, and we had each other. Every Christmas, I’d scrape together a few pieces of wood and some old chicken wire and make Pickens a guitar. He generally cut himself and got Tetanus and/or lockjaw, but man he sure could play that thing!”
“Family's doing great and so is my childhood,” intones Pickens.
The ‘brothers’ are quite humble about what makes them stand out in the world around them, says Durant, “It’s probably my red suit.” Pickens manages to be even more profound, “This may sound incredible, but I'm the only person over 25 in the world with my fingerprints.”
They both are very specific about how they see their futures unfolding, “Very neatly, so I can fold it back up well enough to fit in the glove compartment,” adds Pickens.
“A SEC championship next year for Ole’ Miss, national title every year after that until I die.” Durants says wistfully.
As to where their career is headed, “I don't think I have one, but if I do, it's pretty awesome,” says Durant.
Pickens adds, “ Well, I always dreamed of being an accountant with my own desk that I went to everyday, so I guess that hasn't really taken off. I guess music will do.”
Their humor, good looks, and superb vocals continue to promise future greatness. In the meanwhile, The Lexington Brothers, if indeed they are brothers, grasp tightly to their alter egos and drag their befuddled and amused fans along for the ride.
| written by Debbie DuBois Miller
