Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley
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Dirk Hamilton's music career began in the early 1970s in and around Northern California. Wanting to make records, he ventured to Los Angeles and quickly caught the attention of influential producer Gary Katz—at the time working with Steely Dan. Katz arranged a deal with ABC Records and produced Dirk's first album, You Can Sing on the Left or Bark on the Right, using elite session musicians that included Elliott Randall, Jeff Porcaro, Victor Feldman, and Larry Carlton.
Dirk had his own vision about the way he wanted to make his music and put together his own band and co-produced Alias i with Stephan Goldman. In 1978 he left ABC for Elektra/Asylum, and made Meet Me at the Crux, which was called "hilarious and chilling" by Ken Tucker in the Rolling Stone Record Guide. Years later (1990), respected music journalist Steve Pond named it as one of the essential albums of the 1970s in an article also published in Rolling Stone. Dirk toured with Warren Zevon and produced one other album for Elektra, but his adamant stance on making the music he heard in his head rather than trying to make "marketable product," ended his affiliation with the company.
After leaving the business for several years, Dirk realized that, come what may, his mission in life was to make music, and he returned to a career of his own design which continues to this day.
In 1989 he was surprised to discover that he had a large following in Italy and has toured there every year since. These days he tours Italy at least once a year with his American band and once a year fronting an Italian band. He also plays solo and with his band here in the United States. Six of Dirk's albums have been released on Italian labels.
Dirk has been called "A true American master" by well-known producer Dusty Wakeman (who produced his 1996 album, sufferupachuckle), and he has been compared over the years to Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. Music reviewers have said: "One of rock's best-kept secrets...a gripping live performer" (Los Angeles Times), "One of the few legitimate poets on the scene" (New York Press), "Lucid, intelligent, and distinctive songs...as well as a winning presence onstage (Austin Chronicle), and "Brilliant songwriting and goose bump-inducing singing" (Tower Pulse). Dirk Hamilton is all that and more, and he continues to hold true to his stance that his career be conducted without compromise.
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Ciao,Dirk Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Hey Dirk, it's Joe Bettencourt. This is a new project that i co-wrote and co-produce the music on. Eric and Pete also play on it...Thanks for the add and the friendship...Cheers......
Hi Dirk, It is a great day to be alive! Thanks for including me!
What Question can I ask to empower myself and others? What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity? How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today? What can I do to facilitate your Gift?
Yesterday Is History Tomorrow is a Mystery Today is a Gift... That's why we call it the Present
Complimenti per il concerto di stasera in Piancavallo, è stato un piacere conoscerti, adesso mi guardo il tuo dvd che ho appena comprato. Mi piacciono tutti i tuoi pezzi ma mi ha fatto impazzire la tua versione di Night Moves di Bob Seger (uno dei miei idoli da sempre)a cui la tua voce somiglia molto. Ciao, Claudio.
Ciao Dirk ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. you are fantastic ..really. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Check out my latest video produced and directed by moi for Jack Spratt a Victoria, British Columbia Band ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtXU4vI3qIg
Dirk, great music. Seems you andm I were in Northern California around the same time in the 70's. Good times, great music. Love your stuff (partial to Billboards on the Moon). Thanks for the friendship. Be well
Dirk -- so great to see you at the Palm's in Winters and the Mouse Studio show in Seattle! Thank you for singing my request Wasn't That One Night Good??? I absolutely *LOVE* More Songs From My Cool Life. It's mighty kewl. Lucky me: two more chances to see you in June! Woohoo! Yer pal Lynnie
