Hucknall

After announcing the end of Simply Red in October 2007 Mick Hucknall already released his first solo album "Hucknall - Tribute to Bobby" in May 2008. On "Tribute to Bobby" he pays tribute to one of his musical heroes Bobby "Blue" Bland. ?His music has this sophistication to it, a jazz tinge. There's also the darkness of his lyrics ? Bobby sings with a really twisted pain and sorrow. He's one of the vocalists who influenced my singing style long before I became a slave to pop success?.

This album project is really a labour of love for Hucknall. ?I'm doing this album for myself, it's my own personal odyssey. I feel more at home here. This is the beginning for me, I hope my old fans come along, and I hope we can make some new friends with it too? he says.

Band members are:
Mick Hucknall (lead vocals)
Ian Kirkham
Kevin Robinson
Dave Clayton
Kenji Suzuki
Steve Lewinson
Pete Lewinson


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www.mickhucknall.com
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