Jim Lord (singer-songwriter)
Jim Lord | |
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Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | Inlet Records Blue Vinyl Records |
| Website | www.jimlord.com |
James Edward Lord III (born September 7, 1948) is an American folk/rock singer-songwriter and musician.
Early life
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Lord's early influences included such artists as James Taylor and Leonard Cohen. Later, Lord became inspired by artists of the British folk/blues revival, especially Bert Jansch and Ralph McTell, and moved to London in 1974 to explore the folk music scene.
Career
While there, he performed throughout Britain as a headliner and also shared the bill with such artists as Bert Jansch, Tim Hardin and Elvis Costello. After returning to the United States, Lord shared the bill with such artists as Richie Havens, The Rowan Brothers, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Sam & Dave, Vassar Clements, Albert King and Brewer & Shipley, among others.
Lord's first album "Inside Out", produced by former "
Influences include Bert Jansch, Ralph McTell, James Taylor, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits.
Discography
- Inside Out (1982)
- Hangdog Heaven (2000)
- Live at Quad Studios (2009)
- Live at Armando's (2016)
- Little Star (2020)
References
- ^ "Billboard". October 30, 1982.
- ^ "Harsh Rap Slap from de la Soul". August 8, 2000.