Gothic blues
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Live in concert, November 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tim Scott McConnell |
| Also known as | Ledfoot, Tim Scott |
| Born | March 25, 1958 |
| Origin | Florida, United States |
| Genres | Rock, folk, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocal, guitar |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Sire, Geffen, Elektra, Warner, Vox |
| Associated acts | Bruce Springsteen, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Cash |
| Website | www |
Tim Scott McConnell aka Tim Scott or Ledfoot (born March 25, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and 12-string guitarist who performs since 2007 under the artist name Ledfoot and created the music genre Gothic blues. He calls himself the "Master of Gothic Blues". The artist's repertoire consists solely of self-written songs.
Two of his songs gained international popularity through other artists:
McConnell started touring at the age of 15. He got his first recording contract with Sire Records in 1982. He then recorded for Geffen on his next record in 1985, called "High Lonesome Sound". McConnell headed the LA-based band The Havalinas. The band recorded one album The Havalinas and a live album called Go North. After the break-up of The Havalinas, McConnell did a series of solo albums and toured with a band. In 2007, he released his first Ledfoot album and started touring heavily in Europe solo. He plays mainly solo with the Ledfoot project up until today.
As Ledfoot McConnell developed his own music style, the "Gothic Blues", between 2004 and 2007. This new style could not be defined by any existing music genre, so he invented a name for it. It is characterized by the unique artist's appearance: black clothes, shiny white hair, silver jewelry and a body full of tattoos - many of which designed by the artist himself. He sings with expressive and strong voice, plays the 12-string mostly in Bb minor tuning with porcelain slide and steel finger picks. Extra heavy strings contribute to a unique, strong sound. Frequently Ledfoot adds some extra rhythm with his stomp box. Lyrics and melody are often dark and atmospheric and describe the blues and worries of modern time human beings.
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