Artist description OVERWHELMING VOCALS,INCREDIBLE GUITAR,OUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTION.

Music Style R&B - SOUL - BLUES- JAZZ

Musical Influences BB King, Otis Redding,Wilson Pickett,Bobby Womack

Similar Artists Otis Redding, B.B. King, Al Green, Wilson Pickett

Artist History Buster was born in Hereford, North Carolina, at the age of 3 Buster developed Glaucoma, as a young Boy his Musical Career started as a Vocalist. By the time he completely lost his eyesight, Buster learned how to play 6 Instruments, including the Guitar which he consistently played, while attending the North Carolina School for the Blind. As a Teenager Buster relocated to Long Island, New York, to live with his Sister. In 1959 Buster began his Professional Musical Career as a back-up Guitar Player in Alan Freed's 'ROCK AND ROLL SHOWS', the premier Showcase for many future World Class Entertainers, that was at Brooklyn's Paramount Theater. In addition Buster was performing on a regular basis in the Bars and Clubs on Long Island. In 1964 Buster won a Talent Contest at the World famous 'APOLLO THEATER', and caught the attention of Jerry Blaine, who ran the Jubilee and Josie Record Company. Buster signed with Jubilee/Josie records, and recorded his Composition 'LOOKING FOR A HOME', which became a Radio Hit in the local markets on the East Coast. Throughout the 1960's Buster recorded for Jubilee/Jossie Records, his biggest Hit was in 1968. The name of the song was 'YOUNG BOY BLUES' which was written by Legendary Song Writer Doc Pomus. Doc Pomus said that "Buster's Overwhelming Version Of This Song Was The Best Rendition That He Ever Heard", far outstripping Ben E. King's cover of the Song. The last Single that Buster recorded for Jubilee/Josie Records was 'CITY OF BLUES/CRY ME A RIVER' Jubilee/Josie Records recorded Buster's first Album, compiled of previously released 45's and some additional original Compositions in 1970. The title of the Album was 'LOOKING FOR A HOME', but unfortunately due to the financial demise of Jubilee/Josie Records this album was never released, and was put in storage in the Company Vault. In the 1970 Buster put his recording Career on hold and concentrated on Live Performances throughout New York. Buster paid his dues as an opening Act for B.B.KING, Muddy Waters, Bo Didley, James Brown, Solomon Blake, Etta James, Millie Jackson, Johhny 'Guitar' Watson, Albert King, Al Kooper, and many more. For the next 25 years, Buster's incredible Live Performances overwhelmed his Audience. These Shows featuring his unbelievable Vocals and Guitar playing, resulted in his Legendary Entertainer status in New York that still remains today. In 1996, Buster revived his Recording Career, with the release of his CD, 'RIGHT ON TIME' on Rounder/Bullseye Records. This CD compiled mostly of Buster's original Compositions received Worldwide acclaim, and resulted in a W.C.HANDY AWARD, Nomination, and received runner-up status for the LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE CRITICS AWARD. Buster's Recording Career moved forward in 2000, with the release of another CD, 'WORK YOUR SHOW' on Fedora Records. This CD also received rave reviews by the Music Critics throughout the World. These accolades created the opportunity for Buster to perform on 'CBS This Morning', 'Late Night With Connan O'Brien', 'The Chris Rock Show', and Dan Ackroyd's 'House Of Blues Hour. Buster has also been featured in Periodicals such as "Juke Blues Magazine' 20th Century Guitar' 'New York Music Guide' 'Newsday' and 'Voices From The Shadows'. This increased expose created the opportunity for Buster to Perform in Concerts and Music Festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Buster has always wanted to re-release his 45's, and in 1997, he learned that Sequel Records in England had obtained the right to release all of the Songs on a CD. The Songs and Album Cover design was from the Jubilee Album that was never released, this CD finally makes these Songs available to a Worldwide Audience. In the year 2000, Buster along with his Life long Friend Steve (DOC) Kleinberg, and Ayanna Hobson, formed the Little Buster Record Company. One of the many goals of this collaboration was to enable Buster to have complete control of his own Record Company, and his Music. In addition to have Ayanna and her newly formed Group 'AYANNA & THE SOULMATES' record Buster's original Compositions, in order to widened the Audience for Buster's Music. TELEVISION PERFORMANCES: 'Good Morning America','Conan O'Brian', and 'David Letterman' TV Shows. Buster has performed in TV Commercials for, Comedy Central, Kit Kat Candy, Folgers Coffee, Subway Sandwiches, and Mercedes Benz. Also a Musical Sound Track performance in the Film 'The Siege'. CONCERT PERFORMANCES: 'BLUES ESTAFETTE / VREDENBURG ULTRECT FESTIVAL', 'TOKYO GAS / BLUES FESTIVAL JAPAN', 'BLUES FESTIVAL OSAKA JAPAN', 'ATLANTIC JAZZ / BLUES FESTIVAL NOVA SCOTIA', 'SARATOGA SPRINGS JAZZ / BLUES FESTIVAL'. BUSTER HAS OPENED SHOWS FOR: B.B. King, James Brown, Bobby Bland, Solomon Burke, Johnny Coplland, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Buchwheat Zydeco, Etta James, The Four Tops, Gladis Knight & The Pips, The Temptations, Al Kooper, Mary Wells, The Maveletts, Freddie Scott, Bo Didley, The Manhattans, The Jive Five, Millie Jackson, Maxine Brown, and many more. AWARDS: Winner NEW YORK MUSIC AWARDS 'BEST BLUES ACT', Nominated W.C. HANDY AWARD 'BEST SOUL/BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR', Winner NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT RECORD DISTRIBUTORS AWARD 'BEST ALBUM INDIE LABEL', Winner LONG ISLAND NEW YORK MUSIC AWARDS 'BEST MALE VOCALS', 'ARTIST OF THE YEAR', 'BEST R&B ACT'. CD RELEASES: 2001 Composed Music and Lyrics for 'Ayanna & The Soulmates 'LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO', Little Buster Records. 2000 "WORK YOUR SHOW", Fedora Records, 1997 "LOOKING FOR A HOME" Jubilee/Josie Records. 1996 "RIGHT ON TIME" Bullseye Records, LITTLE BUSTER'S 45 RELEASES: 1970 'City Of Blues'/'Cry Me A River' 1968 'Young Boy Blues'/'Cry Me A River' 1966 'But I Do'/'I'm So Lonely 1966 'All Night Worker'/'I Think I'm Falling' 1965 'I've Got A Good Thing Going'/'It's Loving Time' 1965 'I Knew It All The Time'/'T.C.B.' 1964 'I'm So Lonely'/'You Were Ment For Me' 1964 'Looking For A Home'/'River's Invitation' B.B. KING has stated several times that, "LITTLE BUSTER IS THE ONLY MUSICIAN THAT CAN FILL HIS SHOES".

Group Members Buster Forehand {Guitar,Vocals} JerryHarshaw{Saxaphone} Timothy Richardson{Saxaphone}Robert Schlesinger{Keyboards} Allan Levy{Bass} Frank Anstiss{Drums}

Instruments Guitar,Bass,Keyboards,Horns.

Albums Work Your Show (Fedora), Right On Time(Bullseye),Looking for a Home(Jubilee)

Press Reviews "Little Buster Is The Only Musician That Can Fill My Shoes", B.B. KING JUKE BLUES MAGAZINE issue #36, "Little Buster, This Blues Man Is No Small Change", SUN CHRONICLE Massachusetts, "Little Buster Is A Great Soul Singer, Who Style is Between The Classic 60's Stax Sound, And Contemporary Southern Soul", BLUE SUEDE NEWS, "Little Buster & The Soulbrothers Have It All", BACK BEAT Oklohoma Blues Society, "Little Buster Is Unreservedly Recommended As A Gem" THE SHADOWS, "Little Buster & The Soulbrothers Are A Straight Soul Blues No Frills, Sweet, Joyous Romp" NEW MUSIC REPORT Great Neck N. Y. "Buster's Gritty Vocals And Crisp Guitar Work Are Revelatory" LIVING BLUES, "Little Buster Is In The Forefront Of Composer/Performers That Is Keeping The Deep Soul Genre Vital" JAZZ & BLUES REPORT

Additional Info Composed Music & Lyrics for ' Ayanna & The Soulmates' CD, Musical soundtrack performance in the film "The Seige", W.C. Handy Award Nominee.

Location Long Island, New York - USA

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