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| Aynsley Lister, Next-Generation British Blues Musician  The first British Invasion occurred in the mid-'60s, when a wave of English bands crossed over into the American market after the breakthrough success of the Beatles. The term "British Blues" was coined for their style of music which was constantly shifting between preserving the older style of blues while mainstreaming it into the pop marketplace. (The most memorable and enduring bands performing "British Blues" where Cream, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones… just to name a few). Flash forward 40 years and "British Blues" are making a comeback. With the September 12th Ruf Records release of "Everything I Need" by singer and guitarist Aynsley Lister America will once again be invaded.Born and raised in England in 1976, a whole decade after the first British Invasion, Aynsley Lister started his professional career at the age of 22. He has since has been writing and recording British Blues tunes that receive extensive airplay in Europe. Lister's songs while unashamedly blues influenced are still commercial enough for rock and AAA radio. The melodies and catchy lyrics will have you singing along to yourself days after you hear it; a hallmark of "British Blues". Lister tours Europe extensively and is now a headliner at clubs, theatres, and festivals. His albums have been received with critical acclaim throughout Europe. "Everything I Need" will be Aynsley Lister's breakthrough album in the States just as it was in Europe. In October 2006, he'll be back in the studio recording his 4th album to be released worldwide in early 2007. Lister will tour in 2007 in America in support of the new album. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |