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Michael Burks (July 30, 1957 – May 6, 2012) was an American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his tracks, "Everybody's Got Their Hand Out", "I Smell Smoke" and "Hard Come, Easy Go", and variously worked with Johnnie Taylor, O. V. Wright, and Marquise Knox.
Mar 3, 2012 · Michael Burks – Iron Man Blues. Burks was born in Milwaukee, but moved to Camden, Ark. where he and his brothers helped build their father’s 300-seat juke joint, Bradley Ferry Country Club. There, Burks began fronting bands, and backing some of the blues and jazz greats that passed through town.
Jan 29, 2010 · JKBluesReport presents :Michael Burks with the Song Empty PromisesLive at 18. Grolsch Bluesfestival in Schöppingen!Blues from heart so nice Michael you are t...
Michael Burks. 5,958 likes. Winner of TWO awards at the 2013 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS - Best Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Blues Album of the Year!
Sadly, few artists have a long-run payoff in their ballpark. They cut a CD we like, or play a gig we enjoy, and then we cease hearing of them. But Michael Burks seems like the type of artist who’ll not go away — and for fans of strong music, that’s good news.
“Michael Burks is a flamethrower guitarist. He is the complete bluesman: songwriter, singer, riff-master, bandleader, and showman...Savage fury and heartfelt tenderness” –Chicago Sun-Times “Michael Burks is a guitar slinger with a brawny tone, deeply emotional singing and rompin’, stompin’ blues power.” –GuitarOne
May 6, 2012 · Explore Michael Burks's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Michael Burks on AllMusic.
Michael Burks was an American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his tracks, "Everybody's Got Their Hand Out", "I Smell...
Apr 8, 2008 · A powerhouse, soaring guitarist and deeply soulful vocalist, Michael Burks began playing at age five and, as a teenager, led the house band at his family’s Arkansas juke joint. Bursting on the national scene in 2001, he quickly became a festival headliner.
Listen to music by Michael Burks on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Michael Burks, including Raised up in Arkansas, I Smell Smoke and more.
