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Rick Fowler: Blues-rock guitarist

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Grandpa_Erik left a comment for Rick Fowler
Now I feel it is the right time to thank you for your friendship and support in 2009. Still busy in studio, still working hard to get something we can call our own stile. The 30th of december last year it suddenly appear a lighting sceanery on…
Dec 19, 2009
Grandpa_Erik left a comment for Rick Fowler
Every day we are jumping from one task to another – looking at the watch as a guide. No wonder heart attack is one of the main causes to death. We forget to pause, to look around and to enjoy friendship and family. The world is beautiful…
Nov 20, 2009
Grandpa_Erik left a comment for Rick Fowler
Just to put you in the right mood: Have a fantastic blues weekend. Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik
Oct 9, 2009
Grandpa_Erik left a comment for Rick Fowler
Hi Rick, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time. Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
Sep 22, 2009
Tony Lee King left a comment for Rick Fowler
WISH YOU A GREAT WEEKEND... GOD BLESS GOOD PEOPLE AND GREAT MUSIC..... YOU CAN PROMOTE YOUR ART ON REVERBNATION TOO !!!
Sep 11, 2009

Washington Blues Society Review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot

Review by Malcolm KennedyCourtesy of Washington Blues SocietyRick FowlerBack On My Good FootPower chords and blazing guitars blues from the speakers right from the opening track, the blues rocker "Infected With The Blues;" but there were some surprises in store with the subtle guitars on the slow organ driven of "Feel So Much Better" with the verse "she makes me feel so much better, I look forward to feeling down." The title track is a mid tempo shuffle, and "Walk Softly" is a slow blues with a…See More
Blog post by Rick Fowler Feb 20, 2009

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Jammates Records released Back on My Good Foot, the label debut CD from Athens, Georgia-based blues/rock singer and guitarist Rick Fowler in March of 2008. Among those joining him on the album are Randall Bramblett (Hammond organ), Gerry Hansen (drums) and Michael C. Steele (bass and backing vocals) – all members of the Randall Bramblett Band – as well as original R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry, who guests on the song, “Road to Nowhere.”

Back on My Good Foot showcases Rick Fowler’s main influences of classic raw blues and British blues/rock, which make for an exciting and powerful mix. The new CD features nine original songs either written or co-written by Fowler, as well as a 10-minute rail-shaking version of the Savoy Brown classic, “Hellbound Train.” It was recorded at several studios in Atlanta and Athens, produced by Pat Patten and mastered by the legendary Rodney Mills (Atlanta Rhythm Section, Gregg Allman).

Fowler’s earlier bands included Ziggurat, Deacon Little, and Fortnox. Fowler also recorded with pop singer Bertie Higgins, whose hit single, “Key Largo,” reached platinum sales in several countries. In 1982, the Fortnox song, “Storm Inside My Head,” went to #44 in US airplay and the band’s video reached the top 20 on MTV. The band toured non-stop for a year in support of the record, headlining medium venues and performing in stadiums as support for such top rock acts as Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, George Thorogood, Joan Jett, The Ramones and The Outlaws. In 1984, Rick’s band Bombay recorded an album with legendary British producer Eddie Offord (John Lennon, Yes, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer), supported by the MTV video, “Rumble Tonight”.

Rick moved to Athens in 1991 and began performing with a number of Athens-based artists, including Ralph Roddenberry, Redneck Greece and The Lonely White Boys (a band he formed with Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ guitarist Buren Fowler, Dreams So Real drummer Drew Worsham, and Normaltown Flyers bassist Greg Veale). He also regularly played guitar in side band projects with Bill Berry (R.E.M.), Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), Randall Bramblett (Sea Level, Traffic), and many other top musicians from the area.

In 1997, Rick put together a band of well-known musicians to perform the first rock concert benefit for Tourette Syndrome awareness. Bill Berry, who was at the time retiring from the mega-star band R.E.M., made the show his farewell performance, allowing his drums to be auctioned off for charity at the end of the night. The event received international coverage from all top music news and television outlets. Welcome Companions, a CD recorded by the benefit concert band, was released by Polyglot Records as Rick Fowler and Friends.

2007: Prior to signing with Jammates Records, Rick played guitar on dozens of CDs, performed hundreds of shows spanning three countries, and produced and performed the music track for the Sundance Film Festival award-winning movie, Dirty Work.

2008: Rick Fowler is touring in support of the release of Back On My Good Foot.
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BB King, Johnny Winter, Savoy Brown, Louisiana Red, Eric Burdon, Freddy King, Eric Clapton, Robin Trower, and tons of others.
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Washington Blues Society Review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot

Review by Malcolm Kennedy

Courtesy of Washington Blues Society



Rick Fowler

Back On My Good Foot



Power chords and blazing guitars blues from the speakers right from the opening track, the blues rocker "Infected With The Blues;" but there were some surprises in store with the subtle guitars on the slow organ driven of "Feel So Much Better" with the verse "she makes me feel so much better, I look forward to feeling down." The title track is a mid tempo shuffle, and… Continue

Posted on February 20, 2009 at 9:30am

Rick Fowler

Rootstime.be review: Rick Fowler

Rootstime.be

Belgium

Nov. 2008:



(translated):



Images of James Brown appear before me when I see the title, but on the photo on the cover I suspect the we have to do with a Blues guitarist.



This suspicion proves right, Rick Fowler is an artist who earns a living with strong Blues songs and Blues rock, he's heavily infected by it.



His first song tells the story immediately. In this strong sounding Bluesrock track he sings "I'm Infected With… Continue

Posted on November 28, 2008 at 7:00pm

Rick Fowler

Blues Revue Magazine: Rick Fowler's Back on my Good Foot review quotes

RICK FOWLER

Back On My Good Foot

Jammates Records:





His songs are sharply written bursts of swampy blues that never overstay their welcomes while leaving space for sincere talk-sung vocals and liquid-metal guitar lines.



Fowler is a well-established figure in his hometown of Athens, Georgia,

gigging with dozens of talented neighbors, including ex-R.E.M. drummer Bill

Berry, who contributes to one track here, and members of Randall… Continue

Posted on November 28, 2008 at 7:00pm

Rick Fowler

Recent chart action for Rick Fowler's "Good Foot" CD

Back On My Good Foot, the new CD from Rick Fowler, has charted at position number 41 in The Roots Music Report, the top reporting source for worldwide airplay of blues and roots music.



Back On My Good Foot reaches number 5 in Georgia airplay of blues and roots rock.







Thanks so much for the… Continue

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 9:00am

Rick Fowler

New review quotes: Juke Joint Soul, July, 2008: review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot

Juke Joint Soul: July 2008 review of Rick Fowler’s new CD

Category: Music

Juke Joint Soul, Music Blog

Ben Harpman



Review Quotes:



"Fowler shows off his graceful feel on the slow burn of "Feel So Much Better." Tim "Drawbar" White adds some superb Hammond Organ here and throughout the entire album, save for one which Randall Bramblett takes the keys for."



"Fowler's guitar work can border on blasting off into superhero rock guitar but just before you… Continue

Posted on July 2, 2008 at 7:15pm — 2 Comments

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Hittin' the Note Magazine review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot CD: June 2008

Hittin' the Note Magazine, June 2008:



Athens, Georgia's Rick Fowler is a midnight stalker on guitar, steady when called for, but fearless when he rips into the moment. As a vocalist he's spooky-smooth. Randall Bramblett, along with a few others, mixes up tasty blues/rock cocktails behind Fowler on Back On My Good Foot. There's a distinct Brit-invasion vibe to several of the songs, but the production and the deft, exciting performances root the album firmly in the here and now.… Continue

Posted on June 21, 2008 at 9:43pm

Rick Fowler

Glory Daze magazine: (New Zealand) review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot

Review: www.glory-daze.com (85/100)



RICK FOWLER - BACK ON MY GOOD FOOT (2008, JAMMATES RECORDS)

Rick Fowler - vocals, guitars

Gerry Hansen - drums, percussion

Bill Berry - drums, percussion

Michael C Steele - bass, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, backing vocals

Tim 'Drawbar' White - hammond organ

Randall Bramlett - hammond organ

Jonathan Dorsey - backing guitar

Sherry Joyce - backing… Continue

Posted on June 4, 2008 at 12:55pm

Rick Fowler

Billboard.com review of Rick Fowler's new CD

Review by j.poet: Billboard .com, All Music Guide





Back On My Good Foot

Released: March, 25, 2008

Record Label: Jammates



Album Review



Fowler grew up listening to British blues cast like Robin Trower and Kim Simmonds and the Texas blues of Johnny Winter, and brings plenty of rock'n'roll attitude to his music. He's been playing since he was 12, and has a checkered career behind him including film scores, prolific work as a sideman, and a… Continue

Posted on May 22, 2008 at 6:49pm

Rick Fowler

Blues-rock guitarist Rick Fowler's brand new Back On My Good Foot CD: Reviews

Recent reviews:



"With so many blues guitarists aping the Vaughns, it's refreshing to hear somebody wear his British blues influences on his sleeve."



"Fowler achieving a fat sound that would do Kim Simmonds proud."



"Road to Nowhere and the Strat-y Walk Softly are good, old-fashioned, unadorned blues." ...Vintage Guitar Magazine, June 2008





"On his latest release on the Jammates label, he’s sho’ nuff "Back On My Good Foot," and in fine form with… Continue

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 6:30pm

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At 8:26am on July 14, 2010, Grandpa_ErikGrandpa_Erik said…
Hey Rick, my summer greeting is a homemade video with The Bluesmates. Hope life is great for you. Have a fantastic summer my friend. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
At 2:52pm on December 19, 2009, Grandpa_ErikGrandpa_Erik said…
Now I feel it is the right time to thank you for your friendship and support in 2009. Still busy in studio, still working hard to get something we can call our own stile.
The 30th of december last year it suddenly appear a lighting sceanery on heaven. Luckely I managed to grab a camera and save the image. It was almost like the creator came down in his greatness. With this photo I want to wish you and yours a merry christmas and a happy, new year full of posibilities and great moments.
Peace, love and respect.

At 4:59am on November 20, 2009, Grandpa_ErikGrandpa_Erik said…
Every day we are jumping from one task to another – looking at the watch as a guide. No wonder heart attack is one of the main causes to death. We forget to pause, to look around and to enjoy friendship and family. The world is beautiful – you only have to allow yourself to see it - to experience it. Look at the watch, painted by Jette – given the title “Time is relative”.

(www.jette.biz)
Take care my friend, make time and have a great weekend.
Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
At 8:20am on October 9, 2009, Grandpa_ErikGrandpa_Erik said…
Just to put you in the right mood:

Have a fantastic blues weekend.
Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik
At 8:27am on September 22, 2009, Grandpa_ErikGrandpa_Erik said…
Hi Rick, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time.
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik

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At 10:17am on September 11, 2009, Tony Lee KingTony Lee King said…
WISH YOU A GREAT WEEKEND...
GOD BLESS GOOD PEOPLE AND GREAT MUSIC.....
YOU CAN PROMOTE YOUR ART ON REVERBNATION TOO !!!


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At 12:56pm on November 9, 2008, Benjamin CoxBenjamin Cox said…
I'm glad that you are a continued reader and appreciate the support as well. Please feel free to contact me directly anytime at my email: bluesman2383@yahoo.com.

I always love getting feedback from artists, especially if we agree and disagree. Thanks again for always stopping by!
At 12:26pm on November 9, 2008, Marco MaenzaMarco Maenza said…
Hi Rick, thanks for the friendship.
I really like your music, great sound!
Greetings,
Marco
At 7:37pm on November 8, 2008, John KeplerJohn Kepler said…
Hey Rick
Great tracks. been hearing a lot about but havnt had a chance to catch your show yet. Will definately check you out if we are in the same town.
john
www.swinginharpoonbluesband.com
At 6:10am on July 25, 2008, Mark EastonMark Easton said…
I built that Tele. Got the parts from Stewart-McDonald. I'm getting ready to build a brother to "Mac" for my partner in Avalanche. It's a really light guitar. Makes long gigs a tad easier!
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