Artist description George Friend has been playing live for 20 years, from clubs to festivals and concert halls.This page exists for him to share his music with fans and the ongoing experience of his music, writing and recording..He is a proficient guitarist in many styles yet continues his journey to the essence of American music.He has played with Robert Gordon, Twistin'Tarantulas,Thornetta Davis, and currently with blues dynamo Janiva Magness..these songs are gems recorded various places with his cohorts in the band Black Beauty..formed in late 1990's Detroit, the band has had many fine moments including touring Finland/Sweden/Norway as Robert Gordons' band, playing in New York,Los Angeles,and points between.If you long for the days of old records sending chills down your spine while listening, Black Beauty returns your soul to that moment when all is right with the world. If you are a fan of old blues,rockabilly,r&b, and nasty,hi-octane guitar then there is something here for you...enjoy.

Music Style Blues,Rockabilly,Roots,Modern,Americana

Musical Influences Bo Diddley to Duke Ellington

Artist History U.P. Marquette,MI to San Francisco to Detroit then to LA

Group Members various over the years...alumni includes Todd Glass,Jim Simonson,Chris Codish (Brothers Groove Detroit)Leonard King,Bob Conner,Alex Trajano,Sir Tim Duvalier...and more of the Detroit contingent. Currently featuring Rick Reed,Dave Kida,Ron Dziubla,Jeff Turmes,Donny Gruendler...more names to come!!!

Instruments guitars drums bass and anything else

Albums Senor Smoke

Press Reviews see Metro Times Detroit...or Free Press

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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