Ellis Hooks
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Background information | |
Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Bay Minette, Alabama, United States |
Genres | Soul blues, electric blues[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | Mid 1990s–present |
Labels | Evidence, Artemis, Zane |
Ellis Hooks (born 1974) is an American soul blues and electric blues singer and songwriter, who has released six albums to date.[1]
The
Biography
Hooks was born in
Uncomplicated (2004) was noted by one reviewer as "somehow both connects with the past while pointing ahead to the future".[7]
The Hand of God (2005) was recorded in New York City and Nashville, Tennessee, and had five of its tracks mixed by Dan Penn.[8]
His next recording, Godson of Soul, was also produced by Jon Tiven, and included contributions from Steve Cropper and Wayne Jackson.[9]
Hooks' next release was Another Saturday Morning, issued in July 2007.[10]
Festival work
In May 2004, Hooks performed at Memphis in May.
Hooks appeared at the Kitchener Blues Festival in August 2014.[11]
Other recordings
In 2003, Hooks recorded his
Hooks' co-composed song "40 Days" was recorded by Howard Tate on his 2008 album, Blue Day;[15] whilst Deborah Coleman had earlier recorded Hooks' co-penned song, "Undeniable", for her What About Love? (2004) release.[15]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Title | Record label | Additional credits |
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2002 | Undeniable | Zane | |
2003 | Up Your Mind | Evidence | |
2004 | Uncomplicated | Artemis | |
2005 | The Hand of God | Zane | |
2005 | Godson of Soul | Evidence | |
2007 | Another Saturday Morning | Evidence | |
2015 | Needle in a Haystack | Blues Boulevard | |
2019 | Live in Normandy | Continental Blue Heat | Chris Bergson / Ellis Hooks |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Thom Jurek. "Ellis Hooks | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Thom Jurek (October 1, 2002). "Undeniable – Ellis Hooks | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Ellis Hooks – Another Saturday Morning". Insurgentcountry.net. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Ellis Hooks". LA Phil. September 17, 2012. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Undeniable – Ellis Hooks | Credits". AllMusic. October 1, 2002. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "An Overdose Of Fingal Cocoa: Ellis Hooks". Overdoseoffingalcocoa.blogspot.com. April 19, 2004. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Kalet, Hank (n.d.). "Ellis Hooks: Uncomplicated". PopMatters. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Artists : Ellis Hooks". Zanerecords.com. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Ellis Hooks: Godson Of Soul | Music Review". Slant Magazine. August 10, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Another Saturday Morning – Ellis Hooks | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. July 24, 2007. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Ellis Hooks". Kitchener Blues Festival. April 22, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Vanthology: A Tribute to Van Morrison CD Album". Cduniverse.com. August 5, 2003. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Honeycomb – Frank Black | Credits". AllMusic. July 19, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Ellis Hooks | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Hal Horowitz (May 25, 2004). "What About Love? – Deborah Coleman | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2014.