What do George Thorogood, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Delbert McClinton, Susan Tedeschi, Van Zant, NRBQ, Hank Williams Jr. and Shemekia Copeland
have in common?
Triple threat, two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer,
producer, drummer TOM HAMBRIDGE!
As a producer, he's worked with some of the best in the business. Tom produced the brand new Buddy Guy CD "SKIN DEEP" for Sony which features Buddy and Tom with Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Robert Randolph and Willie Weeks. Tom received a 2005 Grammy nomination for his role as producer of Johnny Winter’s newest recording "I’m a Bluesman." He’s worked in the studio with Norah Jones, Jonny Lang and Boston, just to name a few. In addition to producing Susan Tedeschi's Platinum-selling Grammy-nominated "Just Won't Burn" CD, Tom wrote her Top 10 Triple A hits "Rock Me Right" and "It Hurt So Bad". He co-produced George Thorogood's "Ride Til I Die" CD which debuted at 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart. He also sang, played drums has four songs on Thorogood's latest release "The Hard Stuff" including the title track. Tom also played drums on the 2008 Grammy Winning "Best Rock Gospel Album Of The Year" by Asheley Cleveland
As a songwriter Tom is on fire. Tom received the 2007 ASCAP Music Award for Song Of The Year "Every Time I Hear Your Name" at the Ryman Auditorium earlier this year. Tom has 10 songs on the new Buddy Guy "Skin Deep" CD including the first single. He has the title track of Gretchen Wilson's forthcoming CD and has songs on new CD's by Craig Morgan, Chris Young and Jack Ingram
Tom's song "Flying By" is being used as the title and inspiration behind the Major Motion picture "Flying By" to be released in 2008. It is also on the new Billy Ray Cyrus CD "Home At Last"
Tom wrote five songs on Lynyrd Skynyrd's CD "Vicious Cycle" and has a song on Skynyrd's Platinum selling "THYRTY" Greatest Hit's collection on MCA, and one song on their "Lyve" CD. Tom co-wrote two songs on Keith Anderson's Arista CD, including his top 5 single "Every Time I Hear Your Name," which was the 16th most played song at country radio in 2006. Tom has three songs on Van Zant's Certified Gold Sony release including the single, "Things I Miss The Most." Tom wrote 3 songs including the title track on Van Zant's brand new Sony release including the hit single "Goes Down Easy". Tom has written four songs on the Delbert McClinton CD "Cost Of Living" (which won a Grammy in 2006) including the first single "One Of The Fortunate Few". Tom has songs on new CD's by Montgomery Gentry, Billy Ray Cyrus, Pat Green, Pam Tillis, Joe Nichols, T. Graham Brown and a song on Rodney Atkins Certified Platinum new release. He has two songs on Jeffrey Steele’s "Outlaw" CD as well as four songs on his new CD "Helldorado," Tom is currently producing a new CD for the legendary Buddy Guy as well as producing tracks for the great BB King. Tom has two songs on Susan Tedeschi's new live CD and a song on the new Shemekia Copeland disc. As if that wasn't enough, Tom penned and played drums on three songs on blues legend Jimmy Thackery's new release on Telarc. Tom wrote and played on Lee Roy Parnell's latest release on Universal. Tom Produced new releases by Anthony Gomes and Jim Suhler's Monkey Beat and played drums on new releases by PF Sloan, Jeffrey Steele and Ashley Cleveland. Tom also sang two songs on the Disney Motion Picture Soundtrack "Cars" and sings a song on the Disney Blockbuster "Ratatouille" Soundtrack "What's Cooking"
Oh yea he also has a song in the new Ashley Judd movie "Bug"
As a drummer Tom has recorded and/or toured with the band Boston, James Taylor, Ben Orr of The Cars, Hank Williams Jr., Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and Roy Buchanan. Tom's band has opened for The Black Crowes, Kiss, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, George Thorogood, and 38 Special to name a few.
As an artist, Hambridge has released three solo CDs. "Bang n' Roll", was released by UTR Music Group. "Bang n’ Roll," is the follow-up to "Balderdash" which produced two Triple A hit singles. Tom's latest release is called "Tom Hambridge and the Rattlesnakes- Live"
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Fabulous music, great company, few glasses of wine, and some sweating on the dance floor! Now that's what a call a good time! You guys rocked the house! Let us know when your back in town!
Hi Tom, many thanks for a wonderful workshop. Your approach to writing was very inspiring & a great motivating tool that songwriters can use. Thanks again & God Bless. Coke2
Hi Tom, Had a great time at the workshop in B'ham today! it was great meeting you and learning about the writing process.!..and loved listening to your awesome songs! Many thanks for your time!! good things God Bless, kathie
I really like Opposite's Attract and Good Teacher. Those 2 are Fav's. Just Thought I would give you some feedback. Also, I really like the Song that you Co-wrote with Jeffery Steele "Your Tears are Comin'" Cut By Montgomery Gentry "I Love That Song, That Song ROCKS!" Take Care and God Bless You....
hey Tom Sorry you didn't make the trip to Summerfest. I Was looking forward to seeing you again. Got to meet Jeffrey Steele and the Band.. Hung out with Tommy Mac for a while.. What a Great Band and Songwriter like yourself..Take care .. See you on The Simpleman Cruise 2010.
Hi Tom , The remake of "never been to Spain " that you and Kim Dahme recorded with me some how ended up in rotation. nothing major but i am please. thank you my friend. hope to see you some time in the future. , James Farris
Tom: Hope you are doin well ! We need a Nashville/Bluebird "fix" ! But came by and got one on "Nineteen" ! Our drummer friend, Eric, is goin to The University of Iowa ( his Dad's School ) over Belmont. But who knows he may call on you in the future for advice. Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend ! George and Lynne
Hey Tom, Great round last night at the Bluebird we really enjoyed it. Also I listened to your new cd on the way, Great stuff!! Looking forward to the next time we see ya. Take care
Congrats to both you & Buddy for your Album of the Year, Best Contemporary Blues Male Artist & Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, for "Skin Deep". Way To Go!!! And Well Deserved!! "Skin Deep" is truly a great collection of work.