Born in an Italian-American section of Chicago with a musician father, Studebaker John began playing the many instruments lying about the house. Becoming a fixture at the open-air flea markets in the Maxwell Street area — a venue for countless blues buskers — he began focusing on harmonica after catching performances from the likes of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson; after taking in a Hound Dog Taylor club date, Studebaker John also turned to guitar. He formed the blues-rock band The ... view more »
Born in an Italian-American section of Chicago with a musician father, Studebaker John began playing the many instruments lying about the house. Becoming a fixture at the open-air flea markets in the Maxwell Street area — a venue for countless blues buskers — he began focusing on harmonica after catching performances from the likes of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson; after taking in a Hound Dog Taylor club date, Studebaker John also turned to guitar. He formed the blues-rock band The Hawks during the early ’70s as a showcase for his reedy vocals, primal harp sound, and blistering slide guitar skills, and in the years to follow also developed into a fine songwriter.
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A brand new album by Studebaker John, master slide guitarist and blues harpist. “Waiting on the Sun” seamlessly incorporates the traditional with the modern, and utilizes a diverse musical pallet, including Chicago blues, boogie, swamp, swing, and even Latin groove. The album was recorded with frequent Studebaker John touring partners, bassist Bob Halaj, and drummer Paul Ashford. The album also features the work of young Polish keyboard wiz, Bartek Szopinski, who is a member of Studebaker John’s European touring band.
As a songwriter and musician, Studebaker John has emerged as a major creative force in the world of the blues today. Ahead of the pack, with vision and foresight, creating a new standard and landscape for this music’s future. with John at the wheel, the future is now!
For more information visit http://www.studebakerjohn.com/index.html.
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