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BLP sources|date=September 2008Infobox musical artist | name = Eric Bibb| image = Eric Bibb by Michel Verlinden 2006.jpg| caption = Eric Bibb in concert| image_size = | background = solo_singer| birth_name = Eric Bibb| alias =| birth_date = Birth date and age|1951|8|16|df=yes| death_date =| origin = New York City, New York, U.S.| instrument = Vocal and guitar| genre = Acoustic folk-blues| occupation = Composer , vocalist | years_active = 1962& ndash;present| label = Telarc International | website = http://www.ericbibb.com/ Official website Eric Bibb (born 16 August 1951) is an American-born acoustic instrument|acoustic blues singer-songwriter . He moved to Europe in 1970 and currently resides in Helsinki , Finland , together with his Finnish wife and tour manager Sari Matinlassi-Bibb. http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/26687/ Rave Magazine, Brisbane, 2 May 2011: Eric Bibb Retrieved 2012-03-12
Biography
Bibb's father, Leon Bibb (musician)|Leon ,cite journal|last=Milkowski|first=Bill|date=September 1999|title=Bluetones|journal=JazzTimes|volume=29|issue=7|pages=69|issn=0272-572X|url= http://books.google.ca/books? id=uicEAAAAMBAJ& pg=PA69|accessdate=2010-02-26 was a musical theatre singer, who made a name for himself as part of the 1960s New York folk music|folk scene; his uncle was the jazz music|jazz pianist and composer John Lewis (pianist)|John Lewis , of the Modern Jazz Quartet . Family friends included Pete Seeger , and actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson , Bibb's godfather.cite news|url= http://articles.latimes.com/1999/mar/06/entertainment/ca-14364|title=Eric Bibb Feels No Pain When Singing Blues|author=Washburn, Jim|date=6 March 1999|publisher=LA Times|accessdate=14 April 2012
He was given his first steel-string acoustic guitar aged seven. Growing up surrounded by talent, he recalls a childhood conversation with Bob Dylan , who, on the subject of guitar playing, advised the 11-year-old Bibb to "Keep it simple, forget all that fancy stuff".
Bibb remembers from his early teen years:
I would cut school and claim I was sick. When everyone would leave the house I would whip out all the records and do my own personal DJ thing all day long, playing Odetta , Joan Baez , the New Lost City Ramblers , Josh White . http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php? id=4975 All About Jazz - Eric Bibb profile
At 16 years old, his father invited him to play guitar in the house band for his TV talent show "Someone New". Bill Lee, who played bass in this band, was later to appear on Bibb's albums Me To You and Friends . In 1969, Bibb played guitar for the Negro Ensemble Company at St. Mark's Place in New York. He went on to study Psychology and Russian at Columbia University , but did not finish these studies. The next year, aged 19, he left for Paris, where he met guitarist Mickey Baker who focused his interest in blues guitar.cite web|url= http://www.npr.org/2011/05/24/136610075/eric-bibb-on-mountain-stage|title=Eric Bibb on Mountain Stage|date=24 May 2011|publisher=National Public Radio|accessdate=14 April 2012cite news|url= http://www.somdnews.com/article/20110722/ENTERTAINMENT/707229974/1068/eric-bibb-plays-worldly-blues& template=southernMaryland|title=Eric Bibb Plays Worldly Blues|author=Mercer, Dickson|date=22 July 2011|publisher=South Maryland News|accessdate=14 April 2012cite news|url= http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2009413368_bibb03.html|title=Bluesman Eric Bibb Taps Into The Spiritual Power of Music|author=Gilbert, Andrew|date=3 July 2009|publisher=The Seattle Times|accessdate=14 April 2012
Bibb moved to Stockholm , where he immersed himself in pre-war blues and the newly-discovered world music scene, while he continued to write and perform. Good Stuff was released in 1997 on Opus 3 and American label Earthbeat. Bibb signed to the British-based Code Blue label, but only released one album, Me to You , featuring appearances from some of Bibb's personal heroes, Pops Staples|Pops and Mavis Staples , and Taj Mahal (musician)|Taj Mahal . This was followed by tours of the UK, US, Canada, France, Sweden and Germany.
In the late 1990s Bibb joined forces with his then manager Alan Robinson to form Manhaton Records in Britain. The albums Home to Me (1999), Roadworks (2000) and Painting Signs (2001) followed, as did the 2005 releases for Opus 3, Just Like Love and Spirit & the Blues (Hybrid SACD of 1999 Earthbeat release) . He now plays all over the world on tour; see Erics Website for details. After that, he made A Family Affair (2002) with his father, Leon Bibb. This was followed by Natural Light then Friends – 15 tracks featuring Bibb duetting with friends and musicians he had met on his travels such as Taj Mahal, Odetta , Charlie Musselwhite , Guy Davis (musician)|Guy Davis , Mamadou Diabate and Djelimady Toukara .cite web|url= http://www.straight.com/article/folk-fest-eric-bibb-gathers-friends-from-some-high-places|title=Eric Bibb Gathers 'Friends' From Some High Places|author=Montague, Tony|date=15 July 2004|publisher=straight.com|accessdate=14 April 2012cite news|url= http://www.canada.com/cityguides/vancouver/story.html? id=d010426a-5138-47ee-9c81-ccb2f3f3e1c6& k=11680|title=Eric Bibb Lives His Legacy|date=13 April 2007|publisher=The Vancouver Province|accessdate=14 April 2012
In 2004, Eric Bibb released "Friends" as his debut release under Telarc International Corporation . Bibb has remained with Telarc Records since 2004 releasing several additional albums including, "A Ship Called Love" in 2005, "Diamond Days" in 2007, and "Spirit I Am" in 2008. Bibb released Booker's Guitar in January 2010 with music channeled from the Delta Guitar Master himself, Booker White , also known as Bukka White . In November 2011, he signed to Stony Plain Records.cite journal|date=November 30, 2011|title=Stony Plain Records Signs Acclaimed Folk Blues Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Eric Bibb|journal=Mi2N|2X|url= http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3? press_nb=149103|accessdate=2011-12-08
In August 2011 he married his longtime partner and manager Sari Matinlassi-Bibb, http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html? id=fb4067e4-efa2-4457-8415-3d4474dec390 Edmonton Journal, September 10, 2011: Bibb draws inspiration from folk-blues pioneers Retrieved 2012-03-12 whom he met while touring in Australia.
Awards
Bibb has received a Grammy nomination for ''Shakin' a Tailfeather . http://www.ericbibb.com Official website He has been nominated for several W.C. Handy Award s. Nominated Acoustic Blues Album of the Year for Spirit and the Blues in 2000; for Home to Me in 2001; for Natural Light in 2004; for A Ship Called Love in 2006. Nominated Acoustic Blues-Artist of the Year in 2002; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2008. http://www.blues.org/#ref=bluesmusicawards_pastyears Blues Music Awards - Past Years
Cyndee Peters & Eric Bibb: A Collection Of Cyndee Peters & Eric Bibb (1993)
Eric Bibb & Needed Time: Spirit & The Blues (1996)
Eric Bibb & Needed Time: Good Stuff (1997)
Eric Bibb: Me To You (1997)
Eric Bibb: Home To Me (1999)
Eric Bibb: Roadworks (2000)
Eric Bibb: Just Like Love (2000)
Eric Bibb: Painting Signs (2001)
Leon & Eric Bibb: A Family Affair (2002)
Eric Bibb: Natural Light (2003)
Eric Bibb, Rory Block, & Maria Muldaur: Sisters & Brothers (2004)
Eric Bibb & Friends: Friends (2004)
Eric Bibb: A Ship Called Love (2005)
Leon & Eric Bibb: Praising Peace: A Tribute to Paul Robeson (2006)
Eric Bibb: Diamond Days (2006)
Eric Bibb: 12 Gates To The City (2006)
Eric Bibb: Eric Bibb, A Retrospective ? with new studio track, "Trust The Dawn", and live track, "Saucer & Cup" (2006)
Eric Bibb: Get On Board (2008)
Eric Bibb: Spirit I Am (2008)
Eric Bibb: ''Booker's Guitar (2010)
Eric Bibb: Blues Ballads & Work Songs (2011)
Eric Bibb: The Haven (2011)
Eric Bibb: ''Booker's Guitar (2011)
Eric Bibb: Deeper In The Well (2012)
Select live albums
Eric Bibb: Live At The Basement (2002)
Eric Bibb: An Evening with Eric Bibb (2007)
Eric Bibb: Live À FIP (a.k.a. Live At FIP ) (2009)
Eric Bibb: Troubadour Live With Staffan Astner (2011)
Select special appearances & compilations
Cyndee Peters: När Morgonstjärnan Brinner (1987)
Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, Taj Mahal, & Eric Bibb: ''Shakin' A Tailfeather (1997)
Various artists: Jazz FM Presents Absolute Blues (1997)
Various artists: Bob Harris Presents (Volume 1) (1999)
Various artists: Hippity Hop (1999)
Various artists: All You Need Is Love (Beatles Songs For Kids) (1999)
Various artists: Putumayo Presents Mali To Memphis (An African-American Odyssey) (1999)
Various artists: Putumayo Presents World Playground (A Musical Adventure For Kids) (1999)
Various artists: ''Screamin' & Hollerin' The Blues (2000)
Various artists: Blue Haze (Songs Of Jimi Hendrix) (2000)
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra: ''Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues (2001)
Various artists: Putumayo Kids Presents Reggae Playground (2006)
References
Reflist
External links
http://www.ericbibb.com Official website
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=hu-otdZmC4E Video: In My Father's House
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=arFkhtm28V4 Video: Tell Ol' Bill
http://www.wirz.de/music/bibbdsc.htm Illustrated Eric Bibb discography (1972-2010)
Discover the http://www.e-k.tv/explorer/videos/977? video_id=1055& st=126 interview of Eric Bibb on http://www.e-k.tv E.K. TV as well as his songs http://www.e-k.tv/explorer/videos/977? video_id=1032 "I Heard the Angels Singing", http://www.e-k.tv/explorer/videos/977? video_id=1054 "Stagolee", http://www.e-k.tv/explorer/videos/977? video_id=982 "New Home" and http://www.e-k.tv/explorer/videos/977? video_id=1031 "Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down"
Persondata| NAME = Bibb, Eric | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = American singer-songwriter | DATE OF BIRTH = August 16, 1951 | PLACE OF BIRTH = New York City, New York, U.S. | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH =
DEFAULTSORT:Bibb, Eric Category:1951 births Category:Living people Category:American singer-songwriters Category:Musicians from New York City Category:American expatriates in Finland
