Muddy King

With a name like MuddyKing on the marquee, you might expect to see an old bluesman on stage. But Muddy's "old soul" paired with seasoned road experience makes for an interesting show. MuddyKing is blues-rock Southern-style, with lots of decadent and dirty guitar sounds for the axe hound.

The band consists of Muddy King on guitar, organ and vocals, with L. Richard Albright, a.k.a. "Boom Boom," on bass and backing vocals. On drums is Philip Johnson.

Muddy and Rich have developed a Lennon/McCartney sensibility with their song writing, each harmony complementing the other's style. The sound is hard to label, always keeping one foot in the blues, but stretching out to jazz, reggae and even 60s British invasion pop. MuddyKing won big at the 2002 Birmingham Area Music Awards (BAMAS), taking home top honors for "Best Blues" and "Best Male Vocalist." In addition, they represented Alabama in Memphis at the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge (now called the Blues Music Awards).

MuddyKing's fans can expect a great show. From Muddy's duck walk and solos played behind his head to flaming guitars, fans have grown accustomed to exciting live performances. Muddy even sparkles organ into the mix while still playing his guitar. But shows are never planned. They just happen. And that's what makes them magical.

Their first album, Bogalusa, was produced at MixMasters Studios in Cullman and released in May 2000. Singles from the album, including "A Woman," "Stop Breakin' Down" and "Excuse Me" have received national and international radio airplay. MuddyKing is currently in the studio working on a follow up album, which is scheduled to be released soon.

Bogalusa is available for purchase online at www.cdbaby.com. Visit www.cafepress.com/muddyking to order all your MuddyKing merchandise. For booking and additional purchasing information, please e-mail muddyking@gmail.com. Direct media inquiries and radio promotion requests to Aaron Vold at aaronvold@gmail.com.

Get out and see the band. Coming soon to a club, music festival (or stadium) near you.

:: Discography ::

2000 - Muddy King - Bogalusa

:: Contact ::

Website: http://www.myspace.com/muddyking