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"Lonesome" is a multi-genre artist currently residing in Los Angeles, California. A thirty-five year veteran of the music bizz, "Lonesome" is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose pinups are rhythm'n...view more"Lonesome" is a multi-genre artist currently residing in Los Angeles, California. A thirty-five year veteran of the music bizz, "Lonesome" is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose pinups are rhythm'n blues artists the likes of which once graced the halls of Chess, Sun, and Motown Records. He's also a big fan of the immortals Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughn, Dinah Washington, and kin. The list goes on. From Blues to Jazz to electric to eclectic and back. I suppose he's a bit of a history buff. But if you ask him, he'll just smile and say he's more of a stick in the mud.
Since he was knee-high to a toadstool, "Lonesome" has dabbled in writing. He'll tell you that he likes words, but at the same time, he'll tell you that he likes a good story even better. I can attest, right here, he's always got a ball of yarn ready to unravel. He might string you along, but trust me, you'll enjoy the ride. Just don't ask him about Raymond Chandler or Dash Hammet. He'll go on forever about them. Or Erle Stanley Garder, either. Erle Stanley, an ex courtroom judge, was the guy that came up with Perry Mason. "Lonesome' can talk up a storm about ol' Stanley.
As we speak, "Lonesome" is working on two new projects. One is entitled, Celestial Meanderings (the ultimate coffeetable book, with or without the coffee or the table) It's a frank and often humorous testimonial to the strange and wonderful goings on, as it were, in between all the ordinary, day to day affairs. There are lines in there that will make your eyes pop. I know, he's let me have a peek. He's also working on another Leon Strong novel. If you thought Fission Factor was wild...
Well, I'd like to spill more, as "Lonesome" would say, but I've been asked to keep a lid on it. The true mystery man, you see, is truly a man of mystery. But stay tuned, something tells me the fun is just getting started.
Warmest wishes,
Ed Black, editor,
Rebel Cool Productionsview less