Artist description Sam Hill strives for soulful sonic ignition--the euphoria that comes when one first realizes music is heavenly sent. As for the genre, 'Sam Hill' plays original rock and roll.

Music Style Rock and pop that aligns the cardio-gastro-pelvic axis.

Musical Influences AM pop radio, 78 RPM's, Motown, The Godz, Yardbirds, Tommy James, and Stan Lipinski.

Similar Artists Bare Naked Ladies, They Might Be Giants, Johnny Cash

Artist History The basement of Kentucky Wesleyan College gave birth to 'Sam Hill.' The band's first live performance in 1981 led to massive hemorrhaging. The audience's ears and the band's fingers bled. No one left. Their's is an American musical odyssey--the 'Punkin Party' riot in '92(fortunately no deaths), a T.V. appearance in Indianapolis in '93, the inevitable falling out and reconcilliation, and now radio play on WNKU in 2000.

Group Members Jim Leach, Jeff Lekson, R. Kevin Small

Instruments voice, guitar, stun guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, mandolin, clarinet, percussion, drums

Albums 'A Song Collection'

Press Reviews Yes, yes, yes! May the spirit of Sam bless and keep thee. Naturally,Shithead is the one to lead with, inspired and oh so sweetly perverse. I'm also partial to Kissy Monster Man, lyrics I wish I had written. The Night is an alt-country gem with a wonderfully fucked-up "Neil Young" solo. And the Memphis boogie of Six Ways to Sunday (the absolute highlight of your guitar soloing career -- stunning) and Stax soul of Forever Was Yesterday may be my favorites, while the touches of pop psychedelia throughout -- especially Obligatory Love Song and Little Caroline -- make a nice sonic leit motif. And Shadows really reminds me of Iggy Pop's last few albums, very cool.

Location Cincinnati, Ohio - USA

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