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  • Genre: Blues / Rock

    Location Springfield, Illinois, Un

    Profile Views: 4129

    Last Login: 11/20/2012

    Member Since 2/28/2012

    Website www.hurricaneruth.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Hurricane Ruth created their own brand of blues which they call power blues. It has been described as raw, emotional and dynamic. The "power" seeps into everything they do, from their original music to their live shows. The epitome of power blues is Hurricane Ruth herself. Ruth is a captivating performer, who will grab your attention from note one and never let you go! Willie Dixon once told Ruth "she was the only hurricane he could appreciate". Hurricane Ruth LaMaster started performing professionally in 1979, and found instant success. She acquired the name Hurricane Ruth from the fact that no one believed that such a large sound could come out of such a small woman! Ruth has performed with Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra, Adrian Belew, and Louis Belson. Ruth has opened for John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Taj Mahal, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Sam & Dave, and Fenton Robinson. Ruth is joined by: David Lumsden (lead guitar), Gary Davis (bass guitar), and Jim Engel (drums). These three excellent musicians perfectly complement Ruth's vocals. Hurricane Ruth is a 2012 International Blues Challenge participant. Hurricane Ruth is central Illinois hottest blues band, packing venues throughout the region. Their new CD "The Power of the Blues…Feels like a Hurricane" was released in February 2012. Hurricane Ruth is a "power"ful blues experience that you won't soon forget!

  • Members

    Hurricane Ruth LaMaster, David Lumsden, Gary Davis, Jim Engel

  • Influences

    Ruth's Influences: Milt LaMaster, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Elvis Presley, Bessie Smith, Billie Holliday, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Ann Wilson, Gino Vannelli, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Patti LaBelle. Gary's Influences: Paul McCartney, John Entwistle, Dream Theater, Billy Sheehan, and Dick Garretson. Jim's Influences: Ronnie Engel, Neil Peart, Tommy Aldridge, John Bonham, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, Michael Portnoy, Rod Morgenstein, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, The Pat Travers Band, Dream Theater, Genesis, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs & The Beatles. David's Influences: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Page, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, B.B. King, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Steve Cropper, Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry/Johhny Johnson, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Wes Montgomery, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Robert Johnson, George Harrison and many more...

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