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BIOGRAPHY
If you've been wondering whether rock n' roll has truly been put to death by today's fabricated, widget-like pop stars popping out of the woodwork, rest assured that you will find the phoenix not only rising out of but bursting forth from Rick Brantley. Brantley, barely 21, writes, plays, and sings his Southern angst-filled rock n' roll with the heart, soul and body of a young Bruce Springsteen or Kris Kristofferson. Brantley's songs address the same timeless issues that his protégés addressed in the 60s and 70s: the confusion and longing inherent in lovelorn youth, political and racial injustice, and a search for meaning in a world that offers harsh judgments but few solutions. "The issues are the same today as they were when Lennon, Dylan, and Robbie Robertson (a few of his influences) were writing about them," Rick says, "and we are still divided over them." In keeping with the true rock n' roll concert tradition of his heroes, a Rick Brantley performance is packed to the max with action. One moment Rick's fingers are hammering across the keys as he belts out lyrics with Bob Seger-like frenzy, and his full backing band pounds down the house to keep up with him. Next, Rick is center stage, howling with an electric ax, and the next moment he's back at the keys, under the spotlight, crooning out a ballad that will break your heart. His audience is always riveted. Rick Brantley's music is meaningful and his performances overflow with passion and integrity. After a long, long wait, rock n' roll has found the real deal again.
Website
www.rickbrantley.com
Influences
The Band, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Waits, Delaney & Bonnie, Otis Redding, Van Morrison
"He epitomizes everything Rock & Roll stands for and I could not think of a better voice to deliver the punch...He is the Dali Lama providing World Peace in a sea of edgy, hardcore, underground southern rock."
- Todd Anderson, The Tennessean.
"He howls like a wildcat, shreds guitar and pounds a piano like a veteran of some long-forgotten honky-tonk war and writes songs with such grit you'd swear he is a cantankerous old man."
- Steve Wildsmith , The Daily Times.
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