Eli Cook (musician)
| Eli Cook | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Eli Hudnall Cook |
| Born | April 24, 1986 Nelson County, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Blues, blues rock[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Website | Official website |
Eli Cook (born April 24, 1986) is an American blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Cook has released six albums before his 30th birthday.
AllMusic noted that Cook "has what it takes to be the best blues singer of his generation."[2] Blues Matters! stated that Cook is "among the top 3 solo blues artists world-wide."[3] His main influences came from the work of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Soundgarden, and Rage Against the Machine.[4]
Life and career
Eli Hudnall Cook was born in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.[5] He learned to play the guitar by the age of 13,[6] while growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.[7] His professional career commenced by performing acoustic blues at Rapunzel's Coffee House in Lovingston, Virginia, just two years later.[8] Playing variously acoustic and electric live sets, Cook self-released his debut album, Moonshine Mojo, in 2004.[7] He went to open for B.B. King when he was aged 18,[6] and has now shared stages with Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Robin Trower, Parliament-Funkadelic, Shemekia Copeland, Gary Clark, Jr., and Roomful of Blues.[5][6] Cook also performed on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[5] His 2007 release, Electricholyfirewater, was a heavier blues rock affair. Valley Entertainment issued Miss Blues'es Child in 2007,[7] which included Cook's versions of Jimmy Reed's "Baby What You Want Me to Do" and Bukka White's "Fixin' To Die."[9] Static in the Blood followed in 2009.[7]
Ace, Jack & King (2011) saw Cook's work reviewed in Vintage Guitar magazine,[10] and national tours ensured his live profile was strengthened.[5]
In 2013, Cook signed a recording contract with Cleopatra Records.[7] Cook's most recent album, Primitive Son (2014), contained guest appearances by Vinny Appice and Artimus Pyle (drums); Tinsley Ellis, Eric Gales, Leslie West, Pat Travers and Harvey Mandel (guitar); Sonny Landreth (slide guitar); Rod Piazza (harmonica); and Reese Wynans (Hammond B3 organ). The album was co-produced by Cook.[11] The same year he performed at the South by Southwest Festival.[1]
The cover of Blues Matters! magazine (No. 86) featured Cook.[3] He was listed in third place in Blues Matters! 2015 Writer’s Poll, as the Favorite International Blues Solo Artist.[12]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Moonshine Mojo | Self released |
| 2007 | Electricholyfirewater | Cookin' Records |
| 2007 | Miss Blues'es Child | Valley Entertainment |
| 2009 | Static in the Blood | White Noise Music |
| 2011 | Ace, Jack & King | CD Baby |
| 2014 | Primitive Son | Cleopatra Records |
See also
References
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