Otis Gibbs
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Otis Gibbs III[1] |
Origin | Wanamaker, Indiana |
Genres | Folk music |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Wanamaker Benchmark Flat Earth |
Members | Thomm Jutz Mark Fain Paul Griffith Amy Lashley |
Website | otisgibbs |
Paul Otis Gibbs III (b. Feb 1966) is an American alt-country singer-songwriter and podcaster who has independently released several albums since 2002.
Biography
Gibbs was raised in Wanamaker, Indiana, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Indianapolis. He recalls being introduced to the music industry at an early age, when a friend of his aunt's that was supposed to be babysitting him would take him to a nearby saloon to earn money by singing while he played the piano.[2]
Gibbs worked for over 10 years as a tree planter in Indiana, planting what he estimates to be over 7,000 trees.[3][4]
Music career
Gibbs' songs feature stories about everyday life. He has been compared to Woody Guthrie, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, and Townes Van Zandt.[5][6]
His 2014 album, Souvenirs of a Misspent Youth was described as "his most pleasing, direct and artful work" by The Tennessean.[7] Alan Harrison of No Depression notes that "The Darker Side of Me" is the type of song that Johnny Cash would be interested in recording.[7]
Other activities
Gibbs has recorded more than 100 podcasts under the title "Thanks for Giving a Damn" that consist of conversational interviews with musicians. Podcasts have included conversations with Mando Saenz, Ramsay Midwood, Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Marshall Crenshaw, Jim White, Delbert McClinton, and Amy Lashley. The podcast has been featured on iTunes' "New And Noteworthy" and "What's Hot" lists.[7]
Personal life
Gibbs lives in
Discography
Year | Title | Label |
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2002 | 49th and Melancholy | Flat Earth Records |
2003 | Once I Dreamed of Christmas | Benchmark |
2004 | One Day Our Whispers | Benchmark |
2008 | Grandpa Walked a Picketline | Wanamaker |
2010 | Joe Hill's Ashes | Wanamaker |
2012 | Harder Than Hammered Hell | Wanamaker |
2014 | Souvenirs of a Misspent Youth[11] | Wanamaker |
2016 | Mount Renraw | Wanamaker |
2020 | Hoosier National | Wanamaker |
References
- ^ "AIN T NOTHIN SPECIAL". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Matheson, Whitney (August 20, 2014). "Otis Gibbs: Man, can this singer tell a story ..." USA Today. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Cornell, Rick (July 2, 2012). "Otis Gibbs: Interview Recap". Americana Music Show. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ Joiner, James (August 13, 2014). "Exclusive: Listen to Otis Gibbs's New Album". Esquire. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- LA TimesMusic Blog. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- Allmusic. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c Cooper, Peter (August 23, 2014). "Otis Gibbs remains East Nashville's unfiltered troubadour". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ Maclagan, Kirsty (May 9, 2009). "Folk singer Otis Gibbs comes to West Coker". Yeovil Express. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- Wall Street Journal. p. W.2.
- ^ Gill, Andy (May 28, 2010). "Album: Otis Gibbs, Joe Hill's Ashes (Wanamaker)". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- ^ Gibbs, Otis (July 22, 2013). "Souvenirs Of A Misspent Youth". Kickstarter. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Otis Gibbs at AllMusic
- Otis Gibbs on SoundCloud : "Thanks For Giving A Damn with Otis Gibbs" podcast interview show
- YouTube channel