John Smith (musician)

John Smith is an English folk guitarist and singer from Devon.[1] He has toured Britain, Europe and America extensively, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, David Gray,[2] Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan[3] (whose records he also plays on). Smith remains unsigned to any record label, but has released four self-funded albums to date.

John Smith
OriginEssex, England
GenresFolk, Indie
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
LabelsBARP Ltd(UK),
Websitejohnsmithjohnsmith.com

After the death of John Martyn, he appeared on a tribute album to Martyn alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins and Beth Orton.[4][5]

His unique guitar style has influenced many artists including James Newton Chadwick and Ben Howard.[6] In particular Smith uses a variety of open tunings and percussive techniques (especially on the song "Winter").

Discography
  • The Fox and the Monk (2006)
  • Map or Direction (2009)
  • Eavesdropping (2011)
  • Great Lakes (2013)
  • Headlong (2017)
  • Hummingbird (2018)
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References
  1. "John Smith biography". Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. "Announcement of John Smith supporting David Gray". Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  3. "List of musicians playing on Lisa Hannigan's records". Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  4. "Review of "Johnny Boy Would Love This – A Tribute to John Martyn"". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  5. "Johnny Boy Would Love This – A Tribute to John Martyn on Amazon". Amazon.com. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  6. "Ben Howard talks about John Smith's influence on his guitar style". Youtube.com. Retrieved 9 March 2013.

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