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Mike SANCHEZ (Angleterre)

British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike SANCHEZ is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in the world today. Born in London to Spanish parents en 1964, Mike took up piano at the age of ten, developing a strong love for 50's American roots muisic at hight scool. As a teenager he taught himself guitar and formed the rockets, a rockabilly trio. Mike was introduced to former Chiken Shack, Savoy Brown and Steve Gibbons multi-instrumentalist Andy Silvester by Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, which led to the founding of the Big Town Playboys in 1984, specialising in authentic post-war rhythm & blues. Mike's indelible image as a frenetic frontman, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking red suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him. Procol Harum pianist Gary Brooker became an early fan and introduced Mike to his friends Eric Clapton and Amen Corner's Andy Fairweather Low. The latter signed up as guitarist with the Big Town Playboys fot two years in the 90's. Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood is another good friend who regularly involves Mike in his plans wherever possible. Mike's had various stints opening for Eric Clapton ar London's Royal Albert Hall and appeared at many European festivals, backing bluesman like Lowell Fulson, Don & Dewey, Joe Hughes, Jimmy Nelson, Carey Bell and the great Little Willie Littlefield. Mike recorded a number of successful records with the Big Town Playboys, including the classic rockabilly album "Crazy Legs" with guitar great Jeff Beck in 1993. He has also guested on several other significant recordings including albums with former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman and his band the Rhythm Kings. Mike has cut two solo albums where he played most of the instruments himself before releasing his latest album "Blue Boy" featuring his UK band with a collection of timeless ass-kicking Rock 'n' Roll and Rhythm & Blues favourites.

website : www.mikesanchez.co.uk

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