Interviewed by Mark Dean (Journalist/Writer/Contributor) Myglobalmind Webzine
Interview with (Blackberry Smoke) (Charlie Starr – Lead Vocals, Guitar Richard Turner – Bass, Vocals by Myglobalmind Webzine on Mixcloud
BLACKBERRY SMOKE IS:
RICHARD TURNER – BASS/VOCALS
PAUL JACKSON – GUITAR/VOCALS
BRANDON STILL – KEYS
CHARLIE STARR – GUITAR/VOCALS
BRIT TURNER – DRUMS
The members of Southern Rock quintet Blackberry Smoke are no strangers to hard work. Playing up to 250 dates each year, the guys are on the road more often than not, and they’ve seen tangible results of their labor. The band has toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top (with Billy Gibbons jamming with the band on a Florida stop), Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones. The band was even asked to play for Jones on his 80th birthday, not long after the country legend turned in a guest appearance on the band’s sophomore album. They’ve toured Europe thrice over, and had their songs featured in video games (EA Sports’ NASCAR 08) and films (Swing Vote), as well.
Mixing elements of gospel, bluegrass, arena rock, soul and more than a touch of outlaw country, Blackberry Smoke has earned a passionate fanbase that continues to grow as the band itself evolves. The band is as blue collar as the bandanas its members wear.
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