The James Hunter Six
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Biography
Neil James Huntsman, known professionally as Jamesâ¯Hunter, was born 2â¯Octoberâ¯1962 in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, and became a blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. After leaving school at 16, he worked various jobs while performing on the streets, then moved to London in 1986 where he founded Howlinââ¯Wilfâ¯andâ¯theâ¯Veeâ¯Jays, releasing three albums and a miniâalbum before the group disbanded in 1989. He reâformed his band in the early 1990s, later signing with Go Records and releasing Peopleâ¯Gonnaâ¯Talk (2004), which earned a 2007 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album. In 2012 he renamed the ensemble Theâ¯Jamesâ¯Hunterâ¯Six and signed to Daptone Records, issuing Nickâ¯ofâ¯Time (2020) and Withâ¯Love (2022). Off the Fence saw its release with the James Hunter Six in early 2026. The band has toured with Vanâ¯Morrison, Arethaâ¯Franklin, and others, cementing Jamesâ¯Hunterâs place in contemporary blues.
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Albums
Top Tracks
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- Heartbreak
- Drop On Me
- The Gypsy
- Let The Monkey Ride
- Chicken Switch
- Particular
- Trouble Comes Calling
- One For Ripley
- Only A Fool
- Here And Now
- Gun Shy
- Let Me Out Of This Love
- Off The Fence
- Believe It When I See It
- A Sure Thing
- Two Birds One Stone
- Something's Calling
- Ain't That A Trip by Van Morrison
- Hey Brother (Do Unto Others) featuring Lee Fields
- Nothin' I Wouldn't Do
- So They Say
- If Only I Knew
- Look Out
- Minute By Minute
