In 1997, King Cotton was formed in Tallahassee, Fla., by the union of vocalist Tony Young, guitarist Eddie Gay, bassist Todd Bevis and drummer Tom Corbett. The band's goal was to take traditional blues and put a modern spin on it. In December 1997, King Cotton recorded and released its debut CD "10' Tall," at Possum Tracks Sound Studio in Sopchoppy, Fla. - the "second home" of Tom T. Hall.
During the next three years, the band sold more than 3,300 copies of "10' Tall" while playing the festival and club circuit within the tri-state area (Florida, Georgia and Alabama). The album was a "Top 10" seller for several weeks on local charts and received air play from more than 30 radio stations within their touring region. King Cotton also was voted "Tallahassee's Best Blues Band" in 2000 by Break Magazine.
King Cotton's second effort - "Ultra Blues" - was released in 2001. It too was recorded at Possum Tracks Studio - this time by legendary Nashville singer/song writer Linda Hargrove, who engineered, mixed and oversaw the entire project. The CD was mastered, care of EMI/Capitol Records, at Oceanway/JVC Mastering on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, Ca.
The band logged more than 600 shows during 1997-2003, while sharing the stage with national acts including the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Styx, Survivor, Molly Hatchet, Edgar Winter, Clarence Carter, Percy Sledge, George Clinton, Atlanta Rhythm Section, the Outfield, Rick Derringer, Tracy Lawrence and Daryle Singletary.
King Cotton's style is rooted in the blues, but it mixes southern rock boogie and tinges of outlaw country to form its own infectious, North Florida sound. Mixing old school feeling with a contemporary flavor, King Cotton's music is a fresh sound enjoyed by all ages. The boys' high-energy live performances leave the audience not only hearing the music - but feeling it as well.
After taking three years off, the original lineup of King Cotton has again joined forces and is back to performing around the tri-state area. Be on the lookout and catch Tallahassee's "bad boys of blues" at a venue or festival near you.
Career Highlights/Vital Stats
Released 2 full length CDs - "10' Tall" (1997) and "Ultra Blues" (2001)
Played in front of 40,000 people opening for STYX at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA on April 27, 2002
Opened for B.B. King and Buddy Guy at the Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center on September 27, 2001
2nd CD "Ultra Blues" was reviewed by Guitar One Magazine in their September 2001 issue
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Stop by Hook Wreck's and see if Jason is there...tell him you are the one that Vic and I have been talking to him about. The vibe of Hook Wreck's would fit ya'll perfectly!!!
It was fun catching them until the storm came up on us....we came home in 7-8' seas!!!! Vic talked to Jason at Hook Wreck Henry's and he wants to meet you. He said something about a monthly gig if you were interested!
Yep,I moved to North Carolina in 2000 and I put 40 to throw identity theft hackers off. I am a couple years older.I have a R-DVD/VHS Deck & I am going to be converting some of the old RA vids on my page some day.. I miss the glory days of youth (lol)..Andrew
Hate we missed y'all, AGAIN!!! Heard the show was stellar as usual. Mitch was working 12 hr nights so anyhoo. Might catch Friday night in August @ Newby's Mitch gets off @ 10 so hopefully can make last set.
Yes Tony, she is very beautiful and very sweet. I'm glad you have found your special someone too. Hopefully I'll be out of my marriage also within the next couple of months, everything finalized. I look forward to seeing everyone again, maybe it won't have to be in August, but if it is, I'll see ya'll then.
you guys are fucking awesome!!!! i love it when you guys come in town!!! next time i'll try to be off work for the weekend so i can actually party with ya!! i felt like shit at work the next day!! which you know tony because you came in to eat!!! thanks for that also! who would have known that such a talented person would be such a baaaaaaad tipper! just kidding!!! see you guys in august!
It was SO good to see you guys again, not only are you worth hearing, it's always nice just to see everyone and show my love for you guys. I'll get the videos sent to you as soon as I can. Can't wait for the next time.. I'll be waiting! ~LOVE~
