Artist description Bob Whitelock: Singer/Songwriter. Plays guitar and drums, some bass and a little bit of keys. Roots rocker, blues and folk background. It's country with a pop/rock edge. Writes most songs on guitar, and performs "unplugged" once in a while when he's not fronting his band, "Colt .45." He would love to be noticed by other artists looking for material as well as major label producers. Loves working with and producing talented people.

Music Style New Country, Rockabilly, Swing

Musical Influences Pop Country Artists, Rock and Pop Artists, and over 20 years of listening to the radio with a writer's ear.

Similar Artists Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Restless Heart, George Straight, John Barry, etc.

Artist History Bob has been in many bands over the last 20 years, this is a solo effort focusing on Bob's love of Country Music. Bob has been nominated a couple of times in the past by the Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association for Aspiring Artists. Bob won International awards this past Oct 2000 through Online Country Magazine, "Best New Male Vocalist-Europe" and "Best Country Artist Website." The CD received lots of airplay and the latest single release, "I'll Be Fine" is starting to generate some spins. Bob played in many Rock Bands, most infamous being "The Lines" in the early 1980's, which did enjoy some success in the form of generous air play(WBCN) and opening for many national acts(we won't start dropping names but they sound like Smarrowsmith! and Freak Frip! etc.) Bob fills in on drums with various bands when able.

Group Members On "THIS TIME LOVE'S FOR REAL":Bob Whitelock, Vocals, Guitars and Drums.Rich Gordan, Lead Guitar.Charlie Irwin, Bass.Carl Phillips, Pedal Steel.Rick Dahlinger, Piano and Keys.On "BLUES DELUXE":Bob Whitelock, Vocals. Brandon Prichard, Bass. Bob Gay, Alto Sax. Joe Mack, Guitar. Chris Billias, Keys. Kevin Robichaud, Drums.

Instruments Bob Plays: Fender Telecaster and Strat, Yamaha acoustic/electric 6 and 12 string, Premier, Ludwig, Zildjian, & Paste drum gear, Peavey, Shure... and all kinds of cool studio stuff too much to mention.

Albums New single 2001-I'll Be Fine, CD-This Time Love's For Real, Compilation-Blues Deluxe

Press Reviews Beacon Hill Times, Back Bay Cronicle

Additional Info NEW CD DUE OUT BY SUMMER-STAY TUNED!

Location Boston, MA - USA

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