John L. Watson (singer)
John L. Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1941 |
| Died | 2014 |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
"Mississippi" John L. Watson was an American singer who fronted English rock band The Web in the 1960s. He would later record solo in the 1970s and 80s.
History[edit]
Around 1963, Watson was a member of The Hummelflugs which later became John L. Watson & The Hummelflugs.[1] Later on he formed the progressive rock group The Web.[2] In their earlier days they were a soul outfit.[3] He left The Web after recording two albums with them, Fully Interlocking 1968 and Theraposa Blondi 1970.[4] He was replaced by Dave Lawson.[5]
He also recorded as a solo artist in the 1970s with the album White Hot Blue Black. Also backed by the group White Mouse, he recorded Let's Straighten It Out in 1975.[6]
In the late 1990s Watson would go on to front The Odyssey Blues Band.[7]
As of 2007 Watson was living in Bristol.[8]
Watson died early in 2014.[9]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
7"[edit]
- "A Mother's Love" / "Might As Well Be Gone" – Deram 285 – 1970
- "Lonely For Your Love" /"Into My Life You Came" – EMI 2061 – 1973[10]
- "You're The Song" / "Let's Straighten It Out" – Spark SRL 1137 – 1975 (John L Watson & White Mouse)
12"[edit]
- "Don't Blame It on Love" / "What We Need Is Truth" – Satril ST 9153 – 1985[11]
LP[edit]
- White Hot Blue Black – Deram SML-R 1061 – 1970[12]
- Let's Straighten It Out – Spark SRLP 119 – 1975[13]
References[edit]
- ^ Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Oldish Psych and Prog the Web ~ 1969 ~ Theraphosa Blondi
- ^ http://www.progarchives.com The Web Jazz Rock/Fusion • United Kingdom
- ^ Vintageprog.com -W-
- ^ Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out, Notes
- ^ http://www.swindonmusicscene.co.uk Archived January 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Memorial page
- ^ Discogs John L. Watson – Lonely For Your Love
- ^ Discogs John L. Watson – Don't Blame It On Love / What We Need Is Truth
- ^ Discogs John L. Watson – White Hot Blue Black
- ^ Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out