Tinsley Ellis

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Tinsley Ellis (1957-), a blues musician, was born in Atlanta, Georgia and spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B.B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band. He graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history.

His peers include Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, and the Allman Brothers. His song Hell or High Water was given away as a "Discovery Download" on iTunes.

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[edit] Discography

  • 1989 - Fanning the Flames
  • 1990 - Georgia Blue
  • 1991 - Cool on It
  • 1992 - Trouble Time
  • 1994 - Storm Warning
  • 1997 - Fire it Up
  • 2000 - Kingpin
  • 2002 - Hell or High Water
  • 2004 - The Hard Way
  • 2005 - Live! Highwayman

[edit] Compilations

  • 1996 - A Celebration of Blues: The New Breed
  • ???? - Blues Next - The Next Generation

[edit] Influences

[edit] External links

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/tinsleyellisfanclub/ http://www.myspace.com/tinsleyellis

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