Bob Kirkpatrick (musician)
Bob Kirkpatrick | |
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Born | [1] Haynesville, Louisiana, United States | January 10, 1934
Genres | Texas blues, electric blues[2] |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Labels | Folkways, JSP, Topcat, Smithsonian Folkways |
Bob Kirkpatrick (born January 10, 1934)[1] is an American Texas blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, whose recorded work has been released on three albums.[2]
One commentator noted that Kirkpatrick's 1996 album, Going Back to Texas, "is a charming record. Kirkpatrick has a classy, jazzy guitar style and he leads his band through a set of originals and covers, putting an attractive, swinging spin on the music."
Biography
Kirkpatrick was born in
He played three times at the
From that time onwards, Kirkpatrick increased his regional club performances.[1] He recorded Going Back to Texas in 1996, his first release in 23 years.[2] In late 1997, he followed this with a lengthy tour across the UK, Ireland and France.[4]
His album Drive Across Texas was released by Topcat Records in 2000.[2]
Feeling the Blues was reissued by Smithsonian Folkways in 2012.[2]
Discography
Year | Title | Record label |
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1973 | Feeling the Blues[6] | Folkways Records |
1996 | Going Back to Texas[3] | JSP Records |
2000 | Drive Across Texas[7] | Topcat Records |
2012 | Feeling the Blues (reissue)[8] | Smithsonian Folkways |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Bob Kirkpatrick Interview". Bluesdfw.com. n.d. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Skelly, Richard (January 1, 1934). "Bob Kirkpatrick: Biography, Credits Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Owens, Thom (May 7, 1996). "Bob Kirkpatrick, Going Back to Texas: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Schuller, Tim (January 22, 1998). "Behind the Lines". Dallas Observer. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "'Sweet Little Angel' by Bob Kirkpatrick". Recording. SecondHandSongs.com. n.d. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Feeling the Blues, Bob Kirkpatrick". Folkways.si.edu. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Bob Kirkpatrick, Drive Across Texas: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. August 1, 2000. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Bob Kirkpatrick, Feeling the Blues: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. n.d. Retrieved March 22, 2013.