Draft:Piper and the Hard Times
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Comment: Hi! Thanks for the submission and welcome to Wikipedia :) Typically for music groups Wikipedia requires at least 5ish in-depth secondary sources (newspapers and magazines), ideally reliable sources according to the WP:RSP guide. You've got a few sources but not quite enough to meet the standard for inclusion. Please let me know on my talk page if you have any questions! Crunchydillpickle🥒 (talk) 13:47, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
Piper and the Hard Times is an American blues rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of Al "Piper" Green (lead vocals), Steve Eagon (guitar), Dave Collella (drums), Amy Frederick (keyboard, vocals) and Parker Hawkins (bass).
The band was the 2024 winner in the Best Band category of the International Blues Challenge, a global competition held annually in Memphis, Tennessee.[1]
Their 2024 album, Revelation, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart.[2]
Personnel
[edit]- Piper "Al" Green – vocals
- Steve Eagon – guitar
- Dave Collella – drums
- Amy Frederick – keyboards, vocals
- Parker Hawkins – bass
Discography
[edit]Album
[edit]Revelation (August 16, 2024)
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Trouble Man" | 4:50 |
| 2. | "The Hard Times" | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Heart For Sale" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Preacher Blues" | 5:05 |
| 5. | "Revelation" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Working Farm Blues" | 3:06 |
| 7. | "Crave You" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Come Back Knockin'" | 3:04 |
| 9. | "Why Not Me" | 4:13 |
| 10. | "You're Gonna Miss Me" | 5:28 |
| 11. | "Walk With Me" | 4:18 |
| 12. | "Twenty Long Years" | 5:06 |
| Total length: | 51:33 | |
Critical reception
[edit]Writing for Blues Blast Magazine, John Sacksteder wrote, "Piper and the Hard Times is certainly a Revelation both on the record and as a very entertaining live act. Piper’s vocals are a powerful, deep growl. The band is always tight and are consummate professionals." [3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Piper & the Hard Times Top International Blues Challenge". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Blues Albums". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Piper & The Hard Times – Revelation Album Review". bluesblastmagazine.com. Retrieved August 26, 2024.