l w hawkins - The Blue will bringa ya Home
b'Hi, I\\xb4m L W Hawkins, a Swedish free time musician, living just outside Stockholm. I have had blues and rock\\xb4n roll as hobby since the 70\\xb4s and my influences come from a wide range of artists within rock and blues.\\n\\nWhy this name?\\nGot a nice ring to it. Originally LW Hawkins was a sheriff in Twin Falls County who managed to spot UFO:s back in the 40\\xb4s.\\n\\nDo you play live?\\nHave played bass in several cover bands. For the time being mostly recording playing most instruments by myself.\\n\\nHow, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?\\nHot question right now...think the music industry will find a way to satisfy all parties in some kind of compromise for music distribution\\n\\nWould you still sign a record contract with a major label?\\nYes\\n\\nBand History:\\nEarlier bands: Onyx, Ella Blues Band and Orientexpressen\\n\\nYour influences?\\nEagles, ZZ Top, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Clapton, Led Zeppelin, John Lee Hooker, Swedish artists Louise Hoffsten and Mats Ronander to mention a couple of names.\\n\\nFavorite spot?\\nThe Swedish Archipelago\\n\\nEquipment used:\\nFender Telecaster, Epiphone guitar, Yamaha BB1600, Peavy amps. Still keep my original Colorsound Wah Wah from the 70\\xb4s'