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The Hitman Blues BandThe Hitman Blues Band
About Hitman Blues Band Formed in 1986, The Hitman Blues Band played all over the New York metro area before moving on to the UK and the rest of the US Eastern Seaboard. While the personnel have changed over the years due to touring demands (except for Russell "Hitman" Alexander), the line-up has always been top notch players with the fire and experience needed to lift up the audience. With two critically acclaimed CDs and extremely successful UK tours, The Hitman Blues Band is ready to expand into new markets throughout the US and Europe. Band Website hitmanbluesband.com Band Members Russell "Hitman" Alexander - guitar, vocals Kevin Rymer - keys Mike Porter - bass, vocals Jay Sharkey - drums, vocals Influences: Elmore James, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Ray Alexander, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Simon (lyrics), Elvis Costello (lyrics), Willie Dixon, Duane Allman. Sounds Like Every blues band you've ever loved . Russell "Hitman" Alexander is a veteran New York blues player. He has performed at clubs and venues ranging from after-hours dives in the Alphabet City section of Manhatten (back when even the police wouldn't get out of the squad cars) and late night bars in Harlem, to the Royal Ball for the Prince of Malta and the Quadcentennial Ball for the Prince of Spain. Hitman says "Over the last twenty five years, I’ve been fortunate to have played with great musicians, in great venues, and with fantastic acts". This includes Johnny Copeland, Lavette Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, The Coasters, The Ink Spots, and Whitney Houston.

"It's Russell "Hitman" Alexander's gravelly vocals and guitar that put this cut over the top" - Blues Revue, 11/00 "Alexander's guitar playing lights the fire on the disc" - Cadence, 1/01.

Location: New York/Long Island

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