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Chris Whitley
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A man of rare poetic honesty, singer-songwriter Chris Whitley (1960-2005) maintained a resolute musical integrity throughout his career. His 12 albums, ranging from raw-boned folk-rock to lush electro-blues, had the thread of intense emotion and constant invention running through them.
Whitley was born in Houston, Texas. Though relatively unknown to the mainstream, he worked with many top named musicians throughout his career. In 1991, U2/Peter Gabriel producer Daniel Lanois and his protégé, Malcolm Burn, recorded Whitley’s debut album Living With the Law (Malcolm Burn also produced 2005’s Soft Dangerous Shores). In 2000, Whitley worked with Chris Wood and Billy Martin from the famed trio of Medeski, Martin and Wood, on the Perfect Day album. Others like Dave Matthews and Bruce Hornsby also appeared on 2001’s Rocket House.
Whitley played a unique brand of confessional acoustic and electric blues, mixed with inspired modern rock. His lyrics often contained overt sexual references and sometimes bordered on the surreal. An avid fan of jazz saxophone legend John Coltrane, Whitley was a master of the National / Dobro, made famous by many of the great Mississippi delta blues players of the 1930’s. Whitley also appeared in the concert documentary Hellhounds on my Trail - The Afterlife of Robert Johnson, with Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green, jam band Gov’t Mule, and blues guitarist Keb’ Mo. In addition to recording his original material, Whitley has also guested on albums by Mike Watt, Rob Wasserman, Cassandra Wilson, Dave Pirner (of Soul Asylum) and Shawn Colvin.
Whitley was born in Houston, Texas. Though relatively unknown to the mainstream, he worked with many top named musicians throughout his career. In 1991, U2/Peter Gabriel producer Daniel Lanois and his protégé, Malcolm Burn, recorded Whitley’s debut album Living With the Law (Malcolm Burn also produced 2005’s Soft Dangerous Shores). In 2000, Whitley worked with Chris Wood and Billy Martin from the famed trio of Medeski, Martin and Wood, on the Perfect Day album. Others like Dave Matthews and Bruce Hornsby also appeared on 2001’s Rocket House.
Whitley played a unique brand of confessional acoustic and electric blues, mixed with inspired modern rock. His lyrics often contained overt sexual references and sometimes bordered on the surreal. An avid fan of jazz saxophone legend John Coltrane, Whitley was a master of the National / Dobro, made famous by many of the great Mississippi delta blues players of the 1930’s. Whitley also appeared in the concert documentary Hellhounds on my Trail - The Afterlife of Robert Johnson, with Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green, jam band Gov’t Mule, and blues guitarist Keb’ Mo. In addition to recording his original material, Whitley has also guested on albums by Mike Watt, Rob Wasserman, Cassandra Wilson, Dave Pirner (of Soul Asylum) and Shawn Colvin.
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Living With the Law
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Dirt Floor
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Terra Incognita
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Din of Ecstasy
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Make the Dirt Stick
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Phone Call From Leavenworth
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Poison Girl
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Kick the Stones
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Long Way Around
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I Forget You Every Day
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Bordertown
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Dust Radio
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Narcotic Prayer
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Look What Love Has Done
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Scrapyard Lullaby
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Loco Girl
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Shoutbox
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SelenaSweety wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Big Sky Country is my favorite, love it!
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nychtalopia wrote:
Thank you Chris, you changed my life.
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awdunford wrote:
The world is a more beautiful place with his music. We miss him greatly.
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zhalli wrote:
I send my love to chris where ever he is. Brillant Amazing all those adjectives superlatives. I wish Trixie would release an album soon
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mamafanfan wrote:
do u take coffee?
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strajnic wrote:
Not my cup of tea...
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epi_gee wrote:
fucking fantastic .. ripcw. EPg
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fjeder wrote:
He was briliant at Roskilde in '92
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CrisRaf wrote:
Saw him twice in 2004. Once in Frankfurt and then I travelled to Dresden to see him again. I didn't know that it was the last time. I miss him a lot!!! To be on his gigs was like beeing at a Mass ....
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Upanoverthehill wrote:
SHOUT SHOUT SHOUT! Held on to my skippin CD for years. Wow, thanks LFM.
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whirligig wrote:
misses him a lot
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SeanK262 wrote:
I agree, dcp1191, his music is so powerful, so overwhelming, so beautiful; it's a shame that he isn't held as high as the strong majority of people on MTV that don't deserve the fame. But at least we know of him, and that's all I need.
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dcp1191 wrote:
How does he get almost no recognition on here?! I can't really believe it.
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theo2009 wrote:
You can hear this amazing artist online at a community radio station in Everett, WA. ....... http://www.kser.org :O) THEO
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blujaie wrote:
Thank you Mr. Whitley for all the excellent music. I will always remember your artistry.
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Ragin3 wrote:
God, I have loved this man's music and the man since I first heard him in 1991. EVERYTHING he ever did rocked my socks! Not to mention what a sweet guy he was to chat w/ at his shows. I remember him everyday and cannot believe he's gone! I MISS HIM TERRIBLY!
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DZRTsurfer88 wrote:
Chris Whitley's Spirit and Music will live forever! Wouldn't be surprised if he has been chosen to play in The Heavenly Choir
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ConradPoohs19 wrote:
Recently discovered and loved.
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EchotheSun wrote:
i love you and i wish you were not dead. :')
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yurivisser wrote:
great !!
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