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What Did You Sell Your Soul For?: An Interview with Jade Lemons of Injected

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Discography: Burn It Black (Island, 2002) The Truth About You  (Slush Fund Recordings, 2017) Injected were a rock band from Atlanta that scored some major success in the early 2000's with their debut album and single "Faithless." Their second record was shelved by the label and the band dissolved around 2005. In 2016, Injected guitarist Jade Lemons died from a drug overdose. Jade was a fun guy and a great guitarist. Around 2011, 2012 or so, I reached out to him via Facebook to ask some questions about Injected, their career on a major label and their at the time unreleased second album. He was more than gracious with his time and his answers pulled no punches. I was saddened and stunned when I learned about his passing as it seemed unexpected. This interview has never seen the light of day until now and is presented unedited. Rest in Peace Jade. Pete Crigler: When did you become interested in music?   Jade Lemons: As far back as I can remember. It happened (according to