Eric Bibb

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Eric Bibb was raised in a music-filled household. Eric Bibb’s father, Leon Bibb was acclaimed singer in stage musicals and a senior figure on the New York folk scene of the 1960s. Eric’s godfather was actor singer and activist Paul Robeson; his uncle was jazz pianist and composer John Lewis. Family friends included Odetta, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and Josh White.
Bibb got his first steel guitar at age seven.
When he was 13, Bibb entered New York City's High School of Music and Art, where he studied double bass, vocals, classical guitar and piano.
At 16 he was already professional player, playing in the house band for his father’s television talent show.

In 1970, aged 19 Bibb left New York City for Paris, where he met with guitarist Mickey Baker. There, he began to focus in on blues guitar, and, after moving to Stockholm, he became enamored with pre-war blues.

Bibb has been nominated for a Grammy for "Shakin' a Tailfeather" and he has been nominated for many W.C. Handy Awards in a variety of categories.

Official website: www.ericbibb.com

Artist News

Eric nominated by The Blues Foundation December 16, 2015 Eric Bibb has been nominated for annual Blues Music Awards for both Acoustic Artist and Acoustic Album (Blues People) of the year by The Blues Foundation.
The annual Blues Music Awards ceremony is the premier event for blues professionals, musicians, and fans from all over the world.
Source: http://www.blues.org/blues-music ...

Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau - Lead Belly’s Gold November 12, 2015 Eric Bibb teamed up with French harmonica player JJ Milteau to record "Lead Belly’s Gold" album, a trbute to to the folk/blues legend. New album includes classic songs written by or associated with Lead Belly and three numbers inspired by him, written by Bibb and Milteau. Album is available to purchase or preview sogs on Amazon.