Husky Burnette is a gritty very bluesy style performer that if you get a chance and take time to listen to his music you want to learn more about him and the songs. After securing our first interview with The Legendary Shack Shakers we were very excited about our interview with Husky Burnette the reason being was that actually do a collaboration on Burnettes upcoming album. Which we hope to do a follow up interview about with Husky Burnette soon ! We hope you enjoy this one and take a listen to some of his music he's a nice guy and has great music.
All Things Music
For the fans that haven't heard of you or haven't even heard a song what do they need to know about you?
Husky Burnette
I'm a solo/independent artist, blues/rock & roll singer and guitarist, and I front a 3 piece band. I've got two albums out (Facedown In The Dirt, Tales From East End Blvd.). We tour over half the year and we play somewhere, locally or out of town, every single week, every single year. In 2013 I signed to the Rusty Knuckles record label and I'm about to release my third album in February, entitled Ain't Nothin' But A Revival!.
All Things Music
What are your musical influences? Is there a song by the artist a whole album or just there whole catalog of music that draws you to them?
Husky Burnette
That's a tricky question...and a long answer. I'll go ahead and apologize now for it being lengthy...
My love for music in general leads me on so many paths that it's hard to nail down just one artist/band/album/musician. Even to nail down 20 is a task! I primarily grew up on a lot of black music and it started at a pretty young age. Whether it was funk, soul, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, I was drawn to "the groove" and "the vibe". If it made me bob my head I liked it. First it was James Brown, then Chuck Berry, then Jr Walker and the Allstars. They were different than what I knew to be on the local rock station. Then my uncle turned me on to white artists like Leon Russell (another idol of mine) and Lee Michaels who were basically playing soul-influenced piano/organ rock & roll. That changed the game for me. I now had a true love for all things soul/funk/groove. That's why I was drawn to blues so much...it had a groove. But then a local college radio station led me to early blues and that opened up a whole new list of influences: Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Son House, Robert Johnson, the list goes on and on. Jimi Hendrix "Band Of Gypsys" is one of my favorite albums ever. It's got it all: blues, groove, rock, everything. When I started playing lead guitar for Roger Alan Wade that opened my eyes to singer/songwriters. Roger Alan Wade is my hero, definitely one of my influences because he taught me so much about writing and the business. I love lyrics and deep meanings as well so I'm influenced by cats like Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, Townes Van Zandt, etc. Simply put, I draw influence and inspiration from all music and all artists. There's just so much out there.
All Things Music
What is your favorite song you've recorded, what makes it important to you?
Husky Burnette
That's a tough one. Probably "Kick Rocks", "Southbound/High Head" or "36 Degrees". All 3 tunes are on the new upcoming album and each have a special place. Kick Rocks is the first single and it's just a fun, amped up, hill-country, rocking tune. Col JD from Legendary Shack Shakers played harmonica on it and killed it. I just love that song so much for it's fun, classic sound. Southbound was a last minute tune I wrote right before we hit the studio and it's one of the most stomping rock & roll songs I've recorded...it's just different than my other stuff somehow and that's why it's important. 36 Degrees is way different than my normal style of writing....more of a slow ballad-like song. It's important to me because of the subject matter. It's about a hard time in my life, getting through it and the transition from hard, fast living to slowing it down. Plus it's so different than my other songs so that in itself makes it special.
All Things Music
If you could open up for three people alive or dead who would it be and where?(Feel free to explain why)
Husky Burnette
1. Jimi Hendrix anywhere. He's one of my idols.
2. Buddy Guy in my hometown, Chattanooga, TN, at the Tivoli Theater Aprill 11th 2016. Because that would be a dream come true since I idolize him and his playing so much. And because that would be freaking awesome to do in my hometown!
3. Muddy Waters because he was a slick dude. Everything he did had that groove, that vibe, whether he was playing, singing, standing still smoking a cigarette or just walking down the street. Dude was slick. Definitely one of my idols!
All Things Music
Outside of music what are your favorite hobbies, also any favorite sports or sports teams?
Husky Burnette
I like to write. I've been writing blogs for the label's blog page lately and I'm really enjoying it. Other than that I guess I don't have any hobbies other than music. My hobby and passion is my job so I'm good at that.As far as sports goes, my teams are Georgia Bulldogs (football and basketball), Green Bay Packers, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox.
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