ROBERT HAZARD - TROUBADOUR TOUR 2007
The NBC 10 Show Philadelphia - TROUBADOUR TOUR 2007 Pre Release Thursday October 11, 2007
ROBERT HAZARD - TROUBADOUR TOUR 2008
Last Club Performance - Friday July 18, 2008
The Auction House - Audubon, New Jersey
ROBERT HAZARD - A VIDEO INTERVIEW REMEMBRANCE
FROM PHILLY POP MUSIC - THE LOST PIONEERS
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT HAZARD 1948 - 2008
BLOOD ON MY HANDS
Camp Jam 2007 - Thursday August 9, 2007
Medford Lakes, New Jersey
Video credit: AUGUSTUS FILMS, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
www.myspace.com/augustusfilms
THE HOOTERS TRIBUTE TO ROBERT HAZARD - ESCALATOR OF LIFE
SHOT AT THE BORGOTA – THE MUSIC BOX - ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH 2008
Tommy Conwell’s tribute to Robert Hazard - Loves on Fire
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"Robert Hazard, a Friend to the Artist in Us All"
Please make donations in his memory to the Old Forge Arts Center
Robert's favored concern.
Thank you for your support on behalf of Robert Hazard, Old Forge, NY Artist.
With kindest appreciation,
Susan Hazard
Contact: Deborah Jones
Arts Center Old Forge New York
3260 State Route 28
PO Box 1144
Old Forge, New York 13420
Tel: (315) 369.6411
E-Mail: info@artscenteroldforge.org
Web Page: http://www.artscenteroldforge.org
Influences
Special Thank You to:
FRED DITOMASSO, KEN BERNARD & ALL OF ROBERT'S FANTASTIC SIDEMEN THROUGH THE YEARS
BILL EIB, JIM DELLA CROCE, J. R. STANTON, JAN WARD
MICHAEL TEARSON
ANDREW ORTH , GINA HANF
KAT FALCEY, MICHELLE REIDER
Sounds Like
Compared by critics to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, John Mellencamp John Hiatt and Tom Petty.
Robert's final album, Troubadour
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The late Robert Hazard was known primarily as the composer of the timeless, worldwide smash, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and his own hit renditions of "Escalator Of Life" and "Change Reaction" as a RCA recording artist in the early 80's but he was so much more than that. A master of pop, blues, folk and country he could turn out a memorable song in minutes with a sweeping depth from a variety of musical idioms.
In Robert's own words he recalls, “My older sister Gloria turned me on to Elvis, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins and other hillbilly cats. The music just knocked me out. At 10, I was playing guitar ‘cause I thought it was cool, but I got sidetracked by writing songs.”
“Rockabilly led me to folk, blues and what we call roots music today. I was playing in coffee houses and writing songs in high school, hanging out in folk clubs and soaking up gigs by Jimmy Webb, Eric Andersen and Jackson Browne. (The fact that Eric Andersen played on the title track of "Troubadour" is a real thrill.) A guy named Jerry Ricks gave me guitar lessons and taught me about the delta blues and Robert Johnson.”
Back when the new wave era hit, Hazard formed Robert Hazard and The Heroes. Having gained a huge following in his hometown of Philadelphia, RCA reissued their self-released EP resulting in MTV hits and tours opening for heavyweights U2 and Bob Dylan.
“The royalties from ‘Girls’ allowed me to survive. In the ‘90s I had a band called The Hombres, but we never recorded.” In 1998 Hazard cut Howl, the project that began to tap into his singer/songwriter soul. He started writing with a newfound conviction and the stories began to just pour out. “I woke up and started writing, going back to the folk and blues that originally inspired me. I decided to go back to what I love to do: me with an acoustic guitar.” In 2004 Hazard hooked up with T-Bone Wolk for his first singer/songwriter album, The Seventh Lake. Later in 2004 he cut Blue Mountain. “I made that for about $1.98,” Hazard jokes. “Everything was one take. The songs were written, I laid ‘em down and it was done.”
With his final release, "Troubadour", Robert Hazard’s adventurous musical journey came full circle --back to his original inspirations. “Songwriting is an emotional process. Getting to the place where the words and music came pouring out honestly is what I call success.”
The RYKO album "Troubadour" released shortly before his passing led the Star Ledger to exclaim, “Hazard’s new music establishes him as a poetic, sometimes autobiographical songwriter and a soulful singer. His music still rocks at times, but his blues and country influences are more obvious.”
This site pays tribute to the musical legacy of Robert's final musical chapter.
Just stopped by to take a listen, and reading these comments made me think what could have been. I did not know you very long, but the couple of conversations we had truly inspired me. You are still in my thoughts. For my own selfish reasons I wish I had gotten to know you better! Ilove listening and playing your music.
Last nights Tribute show to you and your Troubadour songs was well received and I felt you with us in the room. JD Malone, Brian Ashley Jones, Tish Simeral and Sean Della Croce, did a great job with your music. You ARE missed, Got ya to Nashville buddy, Love, Kat
I'll never forget the gig in Avalon when my band opened up for Robert or the gig on South Street we put together, or just seeing Robert walking around my hometown, (and his for a time,) Cape May. Robert was a songwriter/performer who was indeed 'the real deal' no bullshit here, no A&R man's idea of what's "commercial" Robert Hazard was a true American Songwriter of the first order. Michael Garrett
Made sure to get your music to Nashville, Monday Sept 14th, Songs of Robert Hazard, 5th & Porter, 8pm...on The Billy Block Show! Hope you all can make it... I just KNOW this is making Robert SMILE! Music is meant to be shared!
Wish I was driving up to drop off another birthday tree for the mantle, a tradition I thought would last for years. Your music always has a place in my changer and your friendship in my heart.
Hard to believe it's been a year since we lost your voice. You are missed as the family man, the brother, the troubadour that you always were. Your songs still resonate in our lives as they forever will. Godspeed!
Hello from FRANCE …..… Thank you, I’m very proud to be one of your friends. I enjoy your songs, it was a pleasure to listen You can leave me a comment if you want, I would appreciate it !! All the best for you …. Pascal
Thank you so much for the add. The loss of Robert is a huge one, and really wore heavy on my heart. The first concert I had seen was when I was a little girl at a Phillies game w/my Dad. From then on Escalator Of Life was my Dad's favorite song. The LAST concert my Dad and I saw together was Robert Hazard at Cooper river in NJ. My Dad passed away shortly before Robert, and I pray that they meet in heaven! It would be my Dad's honor! RIP Robert. You are sooo missed.
I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to make sure you are represented in NASHVILLE, at this years AMA week in September...where your music belongs... Kat Misses you!
I miss you so much Robert. From the time I drove you back to your place after a Vet show in 1980 to the good old days at Cherry's Night Club in Bensalem Pa. when I was first introduced to you. You started my careerer. I Thank You!
Bobby.........I know that you would have been asked to play for Kenny K's Tribute to Bob Dylan SHow at the Rembrandt...and that you are smiling down on all of your many fans, friends and family......be asurred your music lives on..............potts
"I believe in you" my favourite piece....the songs are exceptionally nice...interesting rhythm....great tunes and melodies....ADORE this sound!! Respect and friendship....Amalia
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