31 August, 2011

John Hammond (USA)


Grammy award winning bluesman and Blues Hall of Fame inductee John Hammond will perform in concert at the Copping Community Hall on 4 November 2011 and at the Wrest Point Showroom on 5 November 2011, with special guest from Melbourne Nick Charles.


With 7 Grammy nominations Hammond’s history is a who’s who of blues, and includes performances or recordings with Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, JJ Cale, Tom Waits, The Band, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John and many, many more. He has so many stories to tell, including putting the band together for the young Jimi Hendrix that launched his international career


Hammond has repeatedly been voted as one of the top ten blues artist in the world. He is known as the embodiment of the quintessential acoustic blues troubadour, always serving tradition by pouring his heart and soul into full-bodied interpretations of the classics through the simple combination of brilliant guitar, rack harmonica, and intensely expressive vocals.


Hammond has released over two-dozen albums over a four-decade career, and has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most compelling live blues showman on stage.


"John's sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica, it is at first impossible to imagine improving it... He's a great force of nature. John sounds like a big train coming. He chops them all down." - Tom Waits

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