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Paul Lamb & the King Snakes Biografia Conosciuto dagli affezionati e dalla stampa di tutto il mondo come il primo armonicista esponente della musica blues, forgiando sé stesso nella storia come uno dei più grandi musicisti dei nostri tempi, ha vinto numerosi premi, venduto una quantità incredibile di dischi e si è esibito in tutto il mondo. Inserito nella “Hall of Fame” dei British Blues Awards (accanto a Peter Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner), Paul Lamb continua a portare il suo contagioso “marchio” soulful blues a tutti i fans attorno al globo. Nato nel 1955 a Blyth, Northumberland U.K, intraprende la sua illustre car- riera alla giovane età di 15 anni; lottando contro la corrente della disoccupa- zione e della depressione economica si mette in viaggio esibendosi nei club inglesi, pagando la sua quota con la migliore tradizione blues. A soli vent’anni rappresenta La Gran Bretagna al “World Harmonica Championships”, aven- The King Snakes Paul Lamb & do così la grande fortuna di lavorare con il suo mentore Sonny Terry e, negli anni a venire, si esibisce accanto a Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Brownie McGhee e innumerevoli altre icone blues. Ma la sua necessità di scrivere ed esprimere la propria musica lo spingono a dare vita ai Blues Burglars, la prima incarnazione dei King Snakes; apprende Slang Music Via S.Francesco, 3 - 25075 Nave (BS) Tel. 0302531536 - Fax 0302536348 - Cell. 3356715992 www.slangmusic.com - [email protected] così negli anni esperienza e confidenza con le sue abilità e capacità creando, inevitabilmente, una nuova band Paul Lamb & the King Snakes. Definiti “la migliore blues band dell’Inghilterra” Paul Lamb & the King Snakes sono diventati una garanzia di divertente e genuina musica eseguita da talentuosi musicisti che si stimolano recipro- camente, una semplice ma sicura formula. Come conferma Paul niente è successo per caso, ci sono voluti anni di duro lavoro e pratica, hanno percorso le loro strade individualmente, facendo degli errori, apprendendo il più possibile e concentrandosi sulla loro musicalità, diventando quello che sono ora e per il quale il pubblico affolla i loro concerti. “Simply better than the opposition from whatever side of the Atlantic they come.” Blues Print Magazine A partire dal chitarrista Chad Strentz che nasce come segugio del rock in- coraggiato dai folli eccessi di Gene Vincent, Johnny Burnette e Mac Curtis, passando dal bassista Rod Demick che, formato il suo primo gruppo, the Vibros, a soli undici anni si “laurea” nei Wheels, l’unica band R&B a compe- tere in Belfast con Van Morrison e Them, arriviamo al batterista Mike Thorne l’ultima recluta e, Ryan “Junior” Lamb, figlio di Paul Lamb che si è guada- gnato il posto nella band, non tanto per nepotismo ma, per il suo straordinario talento alla chitarra. “Sounds as American and black as Brits dare.” Melody Maker Magazine Nonostante la grande dedizione al proprio progetto, Paul Lamb contribuisce a considerevoli successi in altri campi musicali. Le sue rare qualità come ar- monicista sono costantemente richieste, ha alle spalle una hit nelle top chart con il brano “Harmonica Man” (scritta sotto lo pseudonimo di “Bravado”) con Pete Waterman, lavora con Mark Knopfler, The Who, Rod Stewart, e Jim- my Nail oltre a molti altri, la BBC lo ingaggia in varie occasioni per le colonne sonore di vari programmi televisivi nonché pubblicità e, realizza le colonne sonore di ben 3 film animati. Dovunque la sua carriera lo abbia portato, Paul Lamb ha contri- buito strumentalmente a mantenere vivo il blues. Come la stampa The King Snakes mondiale testimonia, il suo nome è sinonimo di qualità e profes- Paul Lamb & sionalità e, grazie alle sue capacità di leader, ha portato The King Snakes al top delle scene musicali britanniche per oltre 2 decadi. Messo allo stesso livello della “controparte” americana (di cui fanno parte grandi amici quali Kim Wilson, Rod Piazza, Jerry Portnoy, & Charlie Mus- Slang Music Via S.Francesco, 3 - 25075 Nave (BS) Tel. 0302531536 - Fax 0302536348 - Cell. 3356715992 www.slangmusic.com - [email protected] selwhite) a cui assomiglia in ogni senso, oltre ad essere il testimone degli standard a cui molti giovani armonicisti possono alludere, porta il suo talento con umiltà e garbo come uno della vec- chia scuola, è un vero gentlemen del blues. “The only difference between Paul Lamb and the great harmonica players from the States is that Paul doesn’t have a U.S. passport.” - The Great British R & B Festival, Colne , U.K. Vincitore con The King Snakes di numerosi awards quali: “Best UK Harmonica Player” dal 1990 al 1996, “UK Blues Band Of The Year” nel ‘91 – ‘92 – ‘93 – ‘97 e ‘98, “UK Blues Album Of The Year” nel 1996 con l’album Fine Condition, nel 1997 con l’album She’s a Killer e, nel 2001, con l’album Take Your Time And Get It Right oltre a numerosi premi internazionali. Con un nuovo album, il secondo per la Secret records, The Games People play, aprono un nuovo capitolo nella loro storia, nuove sfide si stanno per presentare e nuove conquiste saranno rafforzate. Con un meraviglioso equilibrio di vero blues, boogie, swing e divertimento stai certo che catturerai Paul Lamb & the King Snakes mentre inneggiano il pubblico da qualche parte vicino a te… sito ufficiale: paullamb.com/ Line-up Paul Lamb - lead vocal, harp Ryan Lamb - lead guitar, vocals Dino Coccia - drums Chad Strentz - guitar, vocals Rod Demick - bass, vocals Slang Music Via S.Francesco, 3 - 25075 Nave (BS) Tel. 0302531536 - Fax 0302536348 - Cell. 3356715992 www.slangmusic.com - [email protected] Press “This is Blues harp as good as it gets.” “It is now more than 40 years since Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits John Mayall & Eric Clapton cut the Bluesbreakers album & for some, “The only difference between Paul the question “Can the Brits play the Lamb and the great harmonica play- Blues?” is still a live one. Watching ers from the States is that Paul doe- this band, the answer to this is a re- sn’t have a U.S. passport.” sounding YES!” The Great British R & B Festival , Robin Lynam, The South China Colne , U.K. Morning Post “Simply better than the opposition “Ahh Paul Lamb, now there’s a one from whatever side of the Atlantic off. Sure there are many good harp they come.” players around, but few who make Blueprint things SWING the way he does.” Rock & Reel Magazine “Sounds as American and black as Brits dare.” “Britain’s top harp slinger with a fine Melody Maker blend of jump, swing , shuffles and slow blues, all played with proper re- “There are not many UK blues ban- verence. Lamb’s stellar playing, his ds that I would cover any distance of tonal convincing command of the ground to see live , but I would put blues harp idiom, makes him more my walking shoes to catch this outfit than an imitator, he’s an instrumental wherever.” voice worth following.” Phil Wight, Blueprint magazine Blues Revue magazine, USA “Paul Lamb is a player of tremendous “Enjoy the best harp player on this depth , able to switch from one style island …in Europe…oh what the hell to another with effortless ease, truly , probably the best harp player in the world class.” world?!” Rick Webb Blues in the South, Blues & Rhythm magazine magazine “Harp maestro Paul Lamb and his The King Snakes Paul Lamb & band the King Snakes , continue to reinforce the bands considerable re- putation.” John Clarke, The Times newspaper Slang Music Via S.Francesco, 3 - 25075 Nave (BS) Tel. 0302531536 - Fax 0302536348 - Cell. 3356715992 www.slangmusic.com - [email protected] Discografia WHOOPIN (1986) Il primo album con i Blues Burglars del 1986. La band finalmente trova la propria strada conquistando apparentemente le intransi- genti scene musicali londinesi. “Paul Lamb & the Blues Burglars still sounds as fresh today as when it was cut 24 years ago” Pete Feenstra HYPING WOMAN (1990) Paul Lamb & The King Snakes Registrato nell’autunno del 1989 è l’album del debutto della nuova band Paul Lamb & the King Snakes. I brani sono tutte cover ma mostrano l’indubbio talento di Paul, combinata con le grandi abilità tecniche e prestazioni della band. Questo lavoro ha posto degli standard per le blues band degli anni a venire. Vincitori del premio “UK Blues album of the year” del 1991. SHIFTING INTO GEAR (1992) Vincitore del premio “UK Blues album of the year” del 1992. Realizzato in parte in Danimarca durante le pause del Tour Europeo del 1991, regi- strato dall’etichetta belga Tight & Juicy e riprodotto successivamente dall’etichetta inglese Indigo questo è l’album più venduto dalla Band. Nuovi musicisti vengono aggiunti al line-up tra i quali Just Daniel alla batteria e il cantante Chad Strentz. FINE CONDITION (1995) Vincitore del premio “UK Blues album of the year” del 1996. “Dalla tradizione degli armonicisti inglesi quali Cyril Davies, Duffy Power e Steve Rye arriva Paul Lamb, uno dei migliori armonicisti ancora in vita che la Bretagna ci offre, con i King Snakes ha creato una blues band che è anni luce avanti ai concorrenti britannici” Harry Shapiror Slang Music Via S.Francesco, 3 - 25075 Nave (BS) Tel. 0302531536 - Fax 0302536348 - Cell. 3356715992 www.slangmusic.com - [email protected] SHE’S A KILLER (1996) Vincitore del premio “UK Blues album of the year” del 1997. Prodotto, mixato e registrato a Newcastle. “This is blues harp as good as it gets.” Mark Knopfler JOHN HENRY JUMPS IN (1998) “I migliori arrangiamenti armonici con una raffinata miscela di jump, swing, shuffles & slow blues, tutto realizzato con la giusta riverenza.” Blue Revue magazine THE BLUE ALBUM (1999) Se chiedi a Paul questo è il suo Cd preferito Il proprietario della famosa etichetta di Chicago, Bob Koe- ster, definisce il brano “Millennium Blues” come “Una delle più belle canzoni di questa era”.
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