Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat
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Genre: Blues
Sound description: Hardnosed electric blues played with sheer emotion
RIYL: George Thorogood, AC/DC
City: Dallas, TX
Web site: http://www.jimsuhler.com
Whether you know it or not, you have probably had the chance to hear Jim Suhler driving some heavy blues with his guitar playing. Suhler is best known for being George Thorogood's lead guitarist. In addition to touring and recording with Thorogood, Jim Suhler has also been tearing up the North Texas blues scene with his band Monkey Beat. Add a stint as a KNON DJ to Suhler's resume, and he is truly one of Dallas' defining blues artists and personalities.
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Musicians
- Jim Suhler: guitar, lead vocals, vocals
- Shawn Phares: keyboards
- Carlton Powell: bass
- Jimmy Morgan: drums
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