Studebaker John & The Hawks – Born To Win

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Biography
Taking his stage name from an automobile he once owned, Studebaker John Grimaldi was a product of the vibrant blues scene of Chicago's West Side. Born November 5, 1952, his father was himself an amateur musician, and as a youngster, Grimaldi began playing the many instruments lying about the house. Becoming a fixture at the open-air flea markets in the Maxwell Street area -- a venue for countless blues buskers -- he began focusing on harmonica after catching performances from the likes of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson; after taking in a Hound Dog Taylor club date, Grimaldi also turned to guitar. He formed the blues-rock band the Hawks during the early '70s as a showcase for his reedy vocals, primal harp sound, and blistering slide guitar skills, and in the years to follow also developed into a fine songwriter.  ~ Jason Ankeny

Track Listing:
1. Roll, Roll, Roll - 4:20   2. Pleasure And Pain - 4:05   3. Clouds Of Darkness - 5:50   4. Some Were Born To Win - 3:56   5. Little Girl - 4:26   6. Without You - 4:36   7. Just Coastin' - 3:30   8. She's So Kind - 3:37   9. Open The Door - 6:53   10. Dirty Lie - 5:12   11. Hey Baby! - 3:25   12. Let's Boogie Tonight - 5:27   13. King Of Cheap - 5:35

Personnel:
Studebaker John (slide, harmonica, vocals) , Rick Kreger (guitar) , Ron Regnas (bass) , Joe Fink (drums)
Produced by : Marcel Vos, Frank Van Rampelberg and John Grimaldi
Executive Producer: Nico A. Mertens

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