Chris Hicks Rocks
I spoke to Doug Gray this afternoon. He was in the airport in Cinncinatti, flying back to Carolina from last night’s show in San Diego, California. We were talking about Chris Hicks, and his new solo album. Doug said it was doing real well, and they had received word that “The Chokin’ Kind” was being played on several classic rock radio stations.
Doug also told me that the beautiful George McCorkle penned track “I Love You That Way” from Tucker’s most recent album The Next Adventure is being repackaged as a single by Chris Hicks and Gabrielle Gray. The song is being sent out to country radio, and I must say, it has all the earmarks of a hit.
In my opinion, Chris Hicks is one of the single most talented cats playing today. The Macon, Georgia native grew up in the shadows of giants, from The Allman Brothers Band to The Marshall Tucker Band, Cowboy and Wet Willie, so he gets his influence honestly. Add to that an array of other musical influences, combined with his own unique stylings, and you have yourself a superstar waiting to happen.
Music mogul Alan Walden, brother of the late Phil Walden of Capricorn Records fame, had this to say about Hicks during my interview with him a few years back. “...I still believe in a guy named Chris Hicks! His day is still yet to come but believe me it's coming!”
With an amazing new solo album (see review) and career, combined with his continuing bombast as a member of Marshall Tucker, Chris Hicks is a man to keep an eye on. We will certainly be watching. Stay tuned for our all new Hicks interview, coming in the next few days.
Keep it Real. Keep it Southern.
Buffalo
Marshall Tucker featuring Chris Hicks, Macon 2007.
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Comments
sarasmile says...
Looking forward to the interview with Chris. He is the future of southern rock.
stellaguitar says...
Chris Hicks is god. I seen him play with Hughie, with Toy and with Doug. He is a monster and I can't wait to hear the solo album. Thanks for letting us know about it Buffalo.