Joshua Gilmore (born July 6, 1944), better known as Joey, is an American

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singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has shared the stage with

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among others. Gilmore's best known tracks include "Blues All Over You".

Life and career

Gilmore was born in

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, United States. Self-taught on the guitar at an early age, from watching a local minister-cum-barber playing his own flat-bodied guitar, Gilmore initially headed a band of youths who appeared in local clubs long before they were legally able to enter such establishments. In the 1960s, Gilmore relocated to

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, and he became a popular local attraction which led to him accompanying many touring blues, R&B and soul musicians. He recorded a small number of tracks in the 1970s, including his debut single "Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone" / "Do It To Me One More Time" (1971). He released several EPs at that time, as well as the ''Joey Gilmore'' album (1977), which was re-released in 2012. His next album was ''So Good to be Bad'' (1989), released by

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. The album reached number 80 on the US ''

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'' R&B

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. It took until the mid 1990s before Gilmore began recording more frequently, and he appeared at numerous blues, jazz and soul festivals which included dates in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Mississippi Valley, Montreux, Riverwalk, and in Taiwan. In 2012 he played at the Daytona Blues Festival. Joey Gilmore Band at TY Park - 46251913681

Joey Gilmore Band at TY Park - 46251913681

In 2006, Gilmore and his backing band took part in the

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, where he won the 'Best Band' section. Amongst Gilmore’s sidemen in the mid-2000s were Regi Oliver (saxophone/keyboard), George Caldwell (bass) and Dave Wooten (drums). In 2008, Gilmore was awarded a Blewzzy Award for the 'best song', "Blues All Over You". In the same year he released ''Bluesman'', on Emancipation Media, and appeared at the Poconos Blues Festival. In 2009, Gilmore performed at the

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, and the

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. In 2013, Gilmore undertook various functions backed by the Sean Carney Band. In 2015, Gilmore was honored with a Latin World Talent Lifetime Achievement Award. He continues to regularly play throughout his native Florida, including an appearance at the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, and beyond. His latest album, ''Brandon's Blues'', was self-released by Gilmore in 2015.

Discography

Albums

References

External links

Discography at Discogs.com
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