Long John Baldry

Biography

Born in 1941 in the United Kingdom, Long John Baldry was a prominent figure in the British music scene, blending blues, R&B, and rock. His unique style, characterized by a powerful voice and captivating stage presence, left a lasting impact on the development of popular music. Baldry helped popularize blue-eyed soul and inspired many artists through his performances and recordings, notably with landmark albums such as 'Let The Heartaches Begin' and 'It Ain’t Easy'.

Highlights

• Major influence in blues and R&B in the UK.
• Helped popularize blue-eyed soul.
• Released several landmark albums in the 60s and 70s.

Discography

• Long John’s Blues1964
• Looking At Long John1966
• Let The Heartaches Begin1968
• Let There Be Long John1968
• Wait For Me1969
• It Ain’t Easy1971
• Everything Stops For Tea1972
• Heartaches (Golden Hour)1974
• Welcome to Club Casablanca1976
• Baldry’s Out1979
• Silent Treatment1986
• Let The Heartaches Begin1988
• Beat Goes On1990
• It Still Ain't Easy1991
• On Stage Tonight1993
• A Thrill’s A Thrill: The Canadian Years1995
• Rock With The Best1996
• Right To Sing The Blues1997
• Long John Baldry Trio – Live2000
• Remembering Leadbelly2002
• The Best Of The Stony Plain Years2014

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