| Lou Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1949 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Blues rock, rock, boogie woogie |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards, mandolin |
| Associated acts | Rory Gallagher, Killing Floor |
Louis 'Lou' Martin (born 12 August 1949, Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a piano and organ player, who is most famous for his work with the London-based band Killing Floor and fellow Irish musician Rory Gallagher.[1][2]
His playing strongly influenced the music of Killing Floor from 1968 when he joined the band. Martin later left Killing Floor to play alongside Gallagher and his playing is featured on several of Gallagher's albums, including Blueprint, Irish Tour '74, Tattoo, Against the Grain, Calling Card, and Fresh Evidence.[1]
Killing Floor released a new album in 2004 named Zero Tolerance, on which Martin played.
His strongest influences include Memphis Slim, Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis.