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| Dicky Williams |
| If you could pick one modern example of that earthy, downhome, story-telling, chitlin' circuit Soul/Blues Mr. Dicky Williams would fill the spot quite nicely. One thing's for sure he's one of the most underrated Soul/Bluesmen of our era. Like one-time fellow labelmate Chick Willis (Ichiban Records) Williams became known for bawdy songs like "Come Back P***y" & "I Want You For Breakfast" but he's actually a strong Soul singer/songwriter in the Otis Redding vein even without the x-rated shtick. Williams claims to have written "over 200 lbs" worth of songs- most of which have yet to be released! Dicky's recording career dates back to the novelty 45 "Tee Na Na" in 1960 followed by scattered singles for Metro ("That's Where True Love Began"), Backfire ("Ride The Wind"), Pledge ("Heartache Hill") & Ace Records ("You Got A Good Thing Going On") before his first LP dropped in 1978 on Backfire Records, the highly sought after collector's item "Triple Dynomite". After a single or two more, including "Touching You" for Sirco in 1984, his second album, "Red Negligee', White Whiskey & Blue Lights" was released in 1986. His greatest success to date came after signing with Atlanta's Ichiban Records. In 1989 he released "In Your Face", which produced the aforementioned "Come Back P***y" and his stone classic "In The Same Motel" (which also appeared on his "Red Negligee" record). He followed it up with 2 more records for ichiban before releasing one obscure record on his own in 1996. In early 2007 there are rumors he was recording a comeback record...hope so!!! |
| "Triple DYN-O-MITE" (Backfire 1978) |
| "Red Negligee, White Whiskey & Blue Lights" (Backfire 1986) |
| "In Your Face" (Ichiban 1989) |
| I Want You For Breakfast" (Ichiban 1991) |
| "Did The Dog (Get It All)?" (Blues Recount 2003) |
| Ken Massey "Autumn In Baltimore" |
| FRONT COVER |
| BACK COVER |
| KEN MASSEY |
| BILLY DEE |
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Relaxing and sophisticated; smooth jazz guitarist, Ken Massey, makes his jazz debut as
a solo artist with the release of Autumn In Baltimore. A well produced and well written
series of smooth jazz compositions with Ken’s guitar singing melodies that will leave
you wanting more. Ken shows his maturity in this release by taking the hard edge off
of his rock chops and playing a clean jazz guitar style. Ken reaches back to his classical
roots and uses his nylon string guitar on Billy Dee. He explores his blues based British
Invasion influences on Oak Manor, experiments a bit by using a steel string acoustic
passed through a jazz chorus on Park Plaza and a more straight ahead jazz style on the
title track, Autumn In Baltimore.
While Autumn In Baltimore is his first solo release, Ken is no stranger to the music
business. He began his musical career in 1970, while still attending high school.
Influenced by the music of guitarists Eric Clapton, Wes Montgomery, Andres Segovia
and Steve Howe, Ken decided to study classical guitar and in 1972 began guitar lessons
at the Peabody Preparatory School in Baltimore.
Later, Ken became immersed in the world of rock guitar. He has played in the bands,
Hare Trigger, Legacy and Hurricane. Ken played the lead guitar and did the arranging
on Hare Trigger’s 1995 release, Just Believe.
Ken’s constantly evolving musical tastes and appetite for musical exploration led him
into other areas as well. He has performed as a sideman with singer/songwriter Joe
Warren, with whom he recorded and toured nationally. Ken also has numerous other
recording credits on many Washington DC area studio projects. He has performed and
recorded live, Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major, as a soloist, with the Summer String
Orchestra.
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a solo artist with the release of Autumn In Baltimore. A well produced and well written
series of smooth jazz compositions with Ken’s guitar singing melodies that will leave
you wanting more. Ken shows his maturity in this release by taking the hard edge off
of his rock chops and playing a clean jazz guitar style. Ken reaches back to his classical
roots and uses his nylon string guitar on Billy Dee. He explores his blues based British
Invasion influences on Oak Manor, experiments a bit by using a steel string acoustic
passed through a jazz chorus on Park Plaza and a more straight ahead jazz style on the
title track, Autumn In Baltimore.
While Autumn In Baltimore is his first solo release, Ken is no stranger to the music
business. He began his musical career in 1970, while still attending high school.
Influenced by the music of guitarists Eric Clapton, Wes Montgomery, Andres Segovia
and Steve Howe, Ken decided to study classical guitar and in 1972 began guitar lessons
at the Peabody Preparatory School in Baltimore.
Later, Ken became immersed in the world of rock guitar. He has played in the bands,
Hare Trigger, Legacy and Hurricane. Ken played the lead guitar and did the arranging
on Hare Trigger’s 1995 release, Just Believe.
Ken’s constantly evolving musical tastes and appetite for musical exploration led him
into other areas as well. He has performed as a sideman with singer/songwriter Joe
Warren, with whom he recorded and toured nationally. Ken also has numerous other
recording credits on many Washington DC area studio projects. He has performed and
recorded live, Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major, as a soloist, with the Summer String
Orchestra.
with you today!with you today!
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