John Smith (folk musician)

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John Smith
Origin Essex, England
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
LabelsBARP Ltd(UK),
Website johnsmithjohnsmith.com

John Smith is an English folk guitarist and singer from Devon. [1]

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He has toured Britain, Europe and America extensively, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, David Gray, [2] Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan [3] (whose records he also plays on). Smith remained unsigned to any record label for several years, but released several self-funded albums. Recent releases have been distributed by Thirty Tigers.

After the death of John Martyn, he appeared on a tribute album to Martyn alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins and Beth Orton. [4] [5]

His unique guitar style has influenced many artists including James Newton Chadwick and Ben Howard. [6] In particular Smith uses a variety of open tunings and percussive techniques (especially on the song "Winter").

Discography (Albums)

References

  1. ↑ "John Smith biography" . Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Announcement of John Smith supporting David Gray". Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "List of musicians playing on Lisa Hannigan's records". Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Review of "Johnny Boy Would Love This – A Tribute to John Martyn"". The Telegraph. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Johnny Boy Would Love This – A Tribute to John Martyn on Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "Ben Howard talks about John Smith's influence on his guitar style". Youtube.com. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
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