Studebaker John

Born in Chicago in 1952, Studebaker John is a very diversified blues musician well known and respected as a "Triple Threat" -harp player, slide guitarist and  vocalist. An Italian American, whose real name is John Grimaldi, began playing Chicago clubs in the 70's. In 1978 his recording career began and eventually was signed with Blind Pig Records and released a series of recordings with them. John and his band have toured all around the globe. I first caught up with Studebaker John and the Hawks  at the Cincinnati Blues Fest in 1994, and was fortunate enough to have a camera in my hands. The set was spellbinding especially his stellar harp & slide guitar work inspired by Hound Dog Taylor. Catch Studebaker John next time he tours near you.