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Hitman Blues Band
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Out of 33 votes - Similar Artists: Elmore James, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Ray Alexander, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix
Out of 33 votes
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Genre: Blues » New York Blues
Editor's review
Straight-up New York bar-band blues from some cats who've seen it, lived it, and played it for years. These songs seem to travel under their own power, and the Hitman Blues Band just steers them the right way.
Biography
A veteran New York blues player, Russell "Hitman" Alexander has performed at clubs and venues ranging from after-hours dives in the Alphabet City section of Manhattan (back when even the police wouldnt get out of their squad cars) and late night bars in Harlem, to the Royal Ball for the Prince of Malta and the Quadcentennial Ball for the Prince of Spain.
Hitman says "Over the last twenty five years, I’ve been fortunate to have played with great musicians, in great venues, and with fantastic acts". This includes Johnny Copeland, Lavette Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, The Coasters, The Ink Spots, and Whitney Houston.
"Its Russell "Hitman" Alexanders gravelly vocals and guitar that put this cut over the top" - Blues Revue
"Alexanders guitar playing lights the fire on the disc" - Cadence Magazine
"Hitman is a guitarist as comfortable with a full-throttle burn as with a shuffle. Hes also an impressive wordsmith… he’s a gale force" - Blues On Stage
"…a standout…Alexander proves himself a formidable slide guitarist… - The Island Ear
"...if you like the blues, pick this CD up!" - LIE Magazine
"...heart-stopping combination of gritty blues, hot guitar riffs, sexy slide" - Electicityezine
