BOB HALL
Bob Hall is a boogie-woogie pianist who has contributed to many of the great Blues projects on the London scene over the last 50 years. Born in Surrey in 1942, Bob first heard boogie-woogie played by Winifred Atwell in the early 50s, but when he heard the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, he became a true believer. He learned piano from his Dad and, as a student in 1963, he got a place playing keyboards with Tony McPhee‘s Groundhogs, who toured Britain as John Lee Hooker‘s backing band.
Bob playing ‘Pine Top’s Boogie’ at a European Festival;
Bob’s main occupation from the mid 60s has been as a reliable side-man for touring Blues Legends, like Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Homesick James, Lowell Fulson and many more. He was also a regular partner of Jo Ann Kelly, her brother Dave, and his project with harp player Paul Jones, the highly successful Blues Band, and Bob was often seen with Bob Brunning’s Sunflower Blues Band. He also cut a great live album at the 1986 Cambridge Blues Festival, backing Charlie Musselwhite with his pal Dave Peabody.
Bob Hall Discography
The title is ironic, as this is pretty much all boogie! Only available as an MP3 now, this 2003 album mixes some classic Blues tunes with Bob’s quirky compositions. Bob and his small group of friends create an intimate atmosphere on these sessions, much like his club performances.
