Anson Funderburgh
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Anson Funderburgh (born November 15, 1954 in Plano, Texas) is a blues guitar player and band leader. He has led Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets since 1979. In 1985 he invited legendary blues musician Sam Myers to record with him. Myers handled vocals and played harmonica until his death in July 2006. Funderburgh's guitar playing has been described as "less is more" — he can really blast it, or play it cool, crisp and soulful. He and his band have recorded several albums and are often on the road playing blues venues and festivals. Their sound encompasses Texas blues and Chicago blues. Funderburgh has always required his bass players to play both bass guitar and upright bass. One piece of trivia: in 1989 and 1990 the band's bass player was Mike Judge, future animator and creator of Beavis and Butt-head and King of the Hill.
[edit] Discography
A brief discography includes:
- Which Way Is Texas (2003)
- Change In My Pocket (1999)
- That's What They Want (1997)
- Live At the Grand Emporium (1995)
- Tell Me What I Want to Hear (1991)
- Rack Em Up (1989)
- Sins (1987)
- My Love Is Here To Stay (1986)
- Talk to You By Hand (1981)
