Andy Fairweather Low is the Invisible Bluesman.
His career has to an extent been defined by early pop successes, but every single one of Andy Fairweather Low’s performances has been shaped by his blues, gospel and soul influences.
It is ironic that although he first burst onto the scene in Britain in 1967 with a UK top twenty hit record of "Gin House Blues" which was inspired by Bessie Smith’s 1928 classic recording, the many hits he has enjoyed since then from his days fronting Amen Corner have gradually hidden his undeniable credentials as a great bluesman. However, this extraordinary talent hasn’t escaped the notice of some of the world’s finest artists who have drawn on his deep blue skills as a guitarist and singer.
Eric Clapton of course leads this impressive list of Andy’s discerning employers and collaborators which includes, BB King, Benmont Tench, Bill Wyman, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Charlie Dore, Charlie Watts, Chris Barber, Chris Rea, Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, Dave Edmunds, David Crosby, David Gilmour, David Sanborn, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn, Edie Brickell, Elton John, Emmylou Harris, Garth Hudson, George Harrison, Georgie Fame, Gerry Rafferty, Helen Watson, Jackson Browne, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker, Joe Satriani, John Mayall, Kate Bush, Levon Helm, Linda Ronstadt, Lonnie Donegan, Mary J. Blige, Mick Hucknall, Otis Rush, Paul Weller, Paul Young, Pete Townshend, Phil Collins, Richard and Linda Thompson, Rick Danko, Ringo Starr, Roger Waters, Ronnie Lane, Sheryl Crow, Steve Gadd, Steve Winwood, Stevie Nicks, The Impressions, The Who, Van Morrison, Warren Zevon, and hundreds more.
Andy has largely missed the recognition he deserves in the blues world and that is probably because up until now, he has never released a blues album – and that’s the reason why I wanted to make a record that reveals the identity of the Invisible Bluesman to the world beyond his existing loyal fans.
So, meet Andy Fairweather Lowdown now that curtains have been opened on the Invisible Bluesman, and listen to him recount his experiences and his passion for the blues with Malcolm Mills in this living room style conversation.
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