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Glenn HughesRock artist
Date of Birth: 21.08.1951
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Glenn Hughes
Glenn Hughes, a British vocalist and bass guitarist, was born in Cannock on August 21, 1952. At the age of 16, he traded school for rock-n-roll and joined the local cover band "Finders keepers". His first professional experience came with the band "Trapeze". The group had moderate success, particularly in America, and provided Hughes with a platform to join the legendary "Deep Purple". With his involvement, the band recorded six albums (three of which were live) and embarked on numerous tours. Additionally, Hughes assisted his colleagues, Glover, Lord, and Bolin, in their solo projects. After the breakup of "Deep Purple", Hughes settled in Los Angeles where he recorded his debut solo album, "Play me out". The album was a blend of funk, soul, jazz, and hard rock, showcasing Hughes' distinctive vocal style. In the late 70s, the musician developed a serious addiction to alcohol and drugs, leading to the release of his next project, a collaboration with guitarist Pat Thrall, in 1982.
Collaborations and Solo Career
During the 1980s, Hughes collaborated extensively with other musicians. His vocals could be heard in recordings by "Climax Blues Band", "Night Ranger", and "Heaven". However, his most significant works during this period were his collaborations with Gary Moore on "Run for Cover", "Black Sabbath" on "Seventh Star", and his involvement in the superproject "Phenomena". In 1989, Hughes also provided backing vocals for "Whitesnake" and "XYZ". Meanwhile, his alcohol and drug problems reached their peak, leading him to seek treatment in a hospital. After spending about a year in a clinic and overcoming his addictions, Hughes returned to the music scene in a unique capacity. In 1991, he collaborated with the British electronic duo "KLF" to record the hit single "America: What time is love?". However, the following year, Hughes fully regained control of his life and signed a contract with "Shrapnel records" to resume his solo album production. In the same year, he assisted the "European" artist John Norum in recording "Face the Truth". Hughes also continued to collaborate with other artists, but he never neglected his solo career. He soon released a new studio album, "From Now On", accompanied by the live album "Burning Japan Live". In 1996, he paid homage to his past struggles with addiction through the release of an album aptly titled "Addiction". This was followed by the release of his first compilation album, "The Voice of Rock", and a reissue of his debut album, "Play Me Out". In 1998, Hughes worked with Jeff Downes on "The Work Tapes" and provided all the vocal parts for a tribute to Tommy Bolin. This was followed by a series of three studio albums released annually: "The Way It Is", "Return of Crystal Karma", and "Building the Machine". In 2002, Hughes successfully collaborated with another accomplished rocker, Joe Lynn Turner. Two years later, he reunited with his former "Black Sabbath" colleague, Tony Iommi. Their sessions from 1996 were officially released, followed by the album "Fused". Hughes' latest solo release, "Soul Mover", demonstrated that at the age of 53, he is still in excellent form and ready to continue delighting his fans with solid hard-funk rock.
