Rock'n'Roll Legend Dave Edmunds Signs Exclusive Deal With ItsAboutMusic.com To Release New LIVE Album, "Alive & Pickin'"

ItsAboutMusic.com, the web's first Internet-Only Music Label is pleased to announce the signing of Rock and Roll Legend Dave Edmunds to their roster of more than 240 great artists as they release "Alive & Pickin'" recorded in Dave Edmunds' UK home town of Cardiff. The solo acoustic CD features some of Dave's best tunes like "I Knew The Bride," "Girls Talk" and "Sabre Dance" along with a few new renditions of "Lady Madonna" and a few other surprises. And through an exclusive arrangement, "Alive & Pickin'" is also available for download to subscribers of eMusic.com along with other Edmunds' CDs, "Hand Picked Musical Fantasies" and "Plugged In," which are now available digitally for the first time.

With a history rich in the tradition of rock and roll, Dave Edmunds has made a place for himself as one of the most-respected guitarists, songwriters, producers and bandleaders of the last 30 years. With early hits like "Sabre Dance" with Love Sculpture, to classics like "I Knew The Bride" and "Girls Talk" with Rockpile, Edmunds has pioneered a path on rock radio only equaled by the artists who he has produced. Working in this capacity with acts from Stray Cats to The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dave brings his rockabilly sound to a new generation of rockers while maintaining a contemporary edge that would make the likes of Gene Vincent proud.

Forming his ideas about the way albums should sound in the same 60s England that helped create the Rolling Stones and The Animals, Dave Edmunds turned out an impressive number of hit singles before hitting high on the charts with his updated version of the New Orleans classic “I Hear You Knockin’” in 1970. With the first incarnation of his band Rockpile, Dave toured the world while continuing to hone his skills as a producer (1972’s self-titled Foghat album) as well as dabbling for the first time in soundtrack work (David Essex’s “Stardust”). Signing with Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song record label in the mid-70’s, Edmunds began his association with bass player/songwriter Nick Lowe with whom he would record and tour for several highly successful years as Rockpile (with guitarist Billy Bremner and drummer Terry Williams).

Rockpile disbanded in 1981, but not before churning out a series of hits (including “Crawling From the Wreckage” and “Queen of Hearts”) and many sold out tours. Through the 80s, Edmunds continued his recording and touring career while producing albums for other artists (The Everly Brothers, Mason Ruffner). It was at this time that Edmunds also began his long association with the former Beatles, working in Paul McCartney’s band for “Give My Regards to Broad Street”, recording with George Harrison and later appearing as a member of Ringo’s All Starr Band. Edmunds also collaborated with Electric Light Orchestra mastermind Jeff Lynne on his “Information” and “Riff Raff” albums.

It was in the 80s that Dave Edmunds began acting as a band leader and music director for such esteemed projects as the “Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes” TV special (featuring Eric Clapton, Harrison and others) and the “Guitar Greats” concert which featured David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers), Johnny Winter, Link Wray, Brian Setzer, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and Steve Cropper (Booker T. and the MGs). In late 1989, Dave served as musical director for the "Legends of Rock and Roll" in Rome featuring many of his heroes such as Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, B.B. King, James Brown, Bo Diddley and Ray Charles. In the 90s, Dave worked as musical director on the “Lennon Tribute” concerts in Liverpool and Tokyo as well as serving once again in Ringo’s All Starr Band 2000.

Currently Dave’s passion is a return to his roots, so to speak. Early influences such as Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, have been the focus of Dave’s current studio work and solo acoustic live performances. This inspiration was initially triggered by his friendship with Australian guitarist extraordinaire, Tommy Emmanuel.

A diverse range of material, mixed with Dave's classic hits and stunning guitar work, creates a dynamic show that brings audiences to their feet. Dave is thrilling his old fans and winning new ones with every performance.

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