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Sublime guitar work by James Burton
Well folks James Burton has produced some of the most sublime riffs, rhythms and raunchy guitar solo's for the forthcoming album by Mick Gerace (MG). Production on the album is steaming ahead and now the tracks are ready for The Sweet Inspirations to do their thang, as only they can. Once The Sweet Inspirations have added backing vocals to the tracks and MG tweaks a few lead vocals its mastering time.
The album launch date is on track for release late March so keep an eye on this page and an ear out for late breaking news as its happens...
Love to all from MG.
Nov 20, 2007
Its official, James Burton playing on new album
That's right, James Burton has agreed to lay down some guitar work on the new Mick Gerace album, in production now.
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), Burton's pioneering contributions have also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Critic Mark Demming writes that "Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock ... [Burton is] one of the best guitars players to ever touch a fretboard".
Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of notable singers, including Rick Nelson, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dale Hawkins, John Denver and Elvis Costello.
Shaping up to be huge... Stay tuned for the full list of artists playing on the album.
Sep 2, 2007
New single SOLD OUT
Hay thanks guys, my single 'Feeling In My Body' is going great guns and has sold out of its first run. The radio and club edits are both killing it in the clubs for those lucky enough to have 12" copies. Which reminds me yes guys, we are getting some more vinyl pressed. We'll get it to you as soon as it turns up, promise...
Aug 31, 2007
New site & single launch
As you can see the art work is set and the web site is up running. Mick, the girls and the band are currently holed up in some tucked away, dark and dingy studio putting some new tracks together for the album as we type. Shit, he wont even tell us where they are. If you're reading this Mick I need my truck back!
Aug 31, 2007
New album coming together
Well the new album is coming together like a pack of wolverines on heat, each track taking on the other as the pick of the pack. We do not have a definate release date set in stone yet but keep an ear out because it wont be long now.
Well that's it for now. Will post any new stuff as it happens so keep checking back. We'll make it worth your while....
Aug 30, 2007
The Sweet Inspirations backing singers for Mick Gerace
The Sweet Inspirations were originally formed in the early sixties by Cissy Houston-Whitney Houston's mum and Dionne Warwick's auntie. As well as being Elvis's warm up band and backing singers, the girls have also sung with such greats as Wilson Picket, Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison, providing the backing vocals on Brown Eyed Girl. Stars in their own right the girls have also had numerous hits and albums of their own along the way.
The Sweet Inspirations vocals help give Mick's single 'Feeling In My Body' and the rest of the new album, a raw undeniably authentic feel.