Paul Lamb & The King Snakes

b. 9 July 1955, Blyth, Northumberland, England. Lamb's initial interest in blues came from listening to John Mayall's records; he then discovered the music of Sonny Terry, in whose style he thoroughly immersed himself for 12 years. He played in folk clubs and in 1975 was successful in a harmonica championship held in Germany. Around 1980, he began playing amplified harmonica, initially in Walter Horton's style, and as a member of the Blues Burglars he recorded for the Red Lightnin' label in 1986. Shortly afterwards, Lamb moved to London and formed his own band. In 1990, 1991...