Tinsley Ellis

Tinsley Ellis

Tinsley Ellis (1957-), a blues musician, was born in Atlanta, Georgia and spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B.B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band. He graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history.

His peers include Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, and the Allman Brothers. His song "Hell or High Water" was given away as a "Discovery Download" on iTunes.

Discography

*1988 - "Georgia Blue"
*1989 - "Fanning the Flames"
*1991 - "Cool on It"
*1992 - "Trouble Time"
*1994 - "Storm Warning"
*1997 - "Fire it Up"
*2000 - "Kingpin"
*2002 - "Hell or High Water"
*2004 - "The Hard Way"
*2005 - "Live! Highwayman"
*2007 - "Moment of Truth"

Compilations

*1996 - "A Celebration of Blues: The New Breed"
*???? - "Blues Next - The Next Generation"

Influences

*Albert King
*Eric Clapton
*Freddie King
*Otis Rush
*B.B. King
*Chuck Berry

External links

* [http://tinsleyellis.com/biography.html Official Site]
*http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/tinsleyellisfanclub/
*http://www.myspace.com/tinsleyellis


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