Loading details…
Artist
Papa George Band
8+ albums
bluesblues rockdirty blues
about
Internationally acclaimed London bluesman Papa George is admired on the UK blues circuit as an extremely well respected musician. Since the mid-70s Papa George has forged a reputation for stunning performances on the blues circuits and festivals, “Highly regarded, both here and in the US, and Europe, for the gritty passion of his voice and his finesse on the blues frets…” Paul Jones BBC Radio2. Recognised as one of the top guitarists and vocalists and described by THE TIMES as “a mean axeman”, he captivates audiences playing Fender Stratocaster, or bottleneck blues-style on Amistar and National Steel G uitars. In 1963 the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were dominating the music scene and George (aged 10) persuaded his parents to buy him his first guitar. It didn’t take long to be drawn to the blues, having seen artists such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf at London’s Hammersmith Odeon (Apollo). In his late teens George turned professional, playing at the “Borsch ‘n’ Tears”, Knightsbridge, where he met many talented musicians. This opened the door to touring Europe, playing festivals. His first band “Taxi” opened the show for Tina Turner at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1983 – treading the boards of those famous artists he’d witnessed! During the 70s & 90s George ventured out to play in Colombia, New York, LA and Texas, these experiences had a profound effect on his musical journey. Shortly after his return to the UK in 1986, he formed the Papa George Ban
