Harry Stinson (musician) explained

Harry Stinson
Birth Place:Nashville, Tennessee
Genre:Rock music, Country music
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Drums
Years Active:1970–present
Label:Dead Reckoning Records
Associated Acts:Silver, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Steve Earle and the Dukes, Suzy Bogguss

Harry Stinson is an American multi-instrumentalist, noted as a session drummer and vocalist in the Nashville music community. He is also a songwriter and producer.

Biography

Stinson grew up in Nashville, where he grew to love country music. He was in a high school band with Morris West, son of country star Dottie West. In 1970, Stinson first worked professionally in Dottie West's band the Heartaches, touring with Red Sovine and Don Gibson, and appearing on the Grand Ole Opry.[1]

In 1974, Stinson substituted for Willie Leacox for the band America's tour.[2]

Silver

Then Stinson moved to California, where he joined the band Silver with John Batdorf, Tom Leadon, Brent Mydland, and Greg Collier. Silver had one top 20 hit in 1976 with "Wham Bam."[3] Silver recorded one album, but broke up before recording another.[4]

Steve Earle and the Dukes

In 1985, Stinson moved back to Nashville, and spent two years as a member of Steve Earle's band, the Dukes, along with Bucky Baxter, Richard Bennett, Ken Moore, Emory Gordy, Jr., John Jarvis, Steve Nathan, and Paul Franklin.[5] Stinson toured and also played on Earle's first few albums.[6] [7]

Dead Reckoning

In the mid-nineties, Stinson founded Dead Reckoning Records with Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, Tammy Rogers, and Mike Henderson.[8] He also performed live with The Dead Reckoners.[9] Stinson also helped form Kevin Welch's band, the Overtones, with Mike Henderson, Glenn Worf, and Kieran Kane.[10]

Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives

In 2002, Marty Stuart formed the Fabulous Superlatives, including Stinson, Kenny Vaughan, and Paul Martin.[11] [12] [13] [14] The band has been an anchor of The Marty Stuart Show on RFD-TV.[15]

Session work and touring

Stinson has worked with Jimmy Buffett, Jay Ferguson, Al Stewart, Etta James, Peter Frampton, Juice Newton, Elton John, Bob Seger, Leon Russell, Corb Lund, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Bette Midler, Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Nicolette Larson,[16] Neil Diamond, Lyle Lovett, and Earl Scruggs.

Television and Cinema

Stinson appeared in Bette Midler’s film The Rose as part of Monty's Band.[17]

Stinson was a member of TNN’s American Music Shop house band, with Mark O'Connor, Jerry Douglas, Brent Mason, Glenn Worf, John Jarvis, and Matt Rollings.[18]

Songwriting

Stinson co-wrote "Let It Be You" for Ricky Skaggs,[19] "Wild Angels" for Martina McBride,[20] [21] "You Give Me Love" for Faith Hill,[22] "It’s All Up To You" for Steve Earle and "Where Was I" for Ricky Van Shelton.

Discography

Solo albums

With Silver

With Steve Earle and the Dukes

With Kevin Welch and the Overtones

With the Dead Reckoners

With Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

As composer

Also appears on

1979 - 1984

1985 - 1989

1990 - 1994

1995 - 1999

2000 - present

Notes and References

  1. Book: Crouch, Tanja. 2001. 100 Careers in the Music Business. Barron's. registration. October 14, 2017.
  2. Web site: Hartmann's Law #1: The Show Just Go On. Holdogim Music. October 15, 2017. John Hartmann. August 13, 2009.
  3. Web site: Dead Reckoners are alive and well, on their own. Country Standard Time. October 14, 2017. Joel Bernstein. March 1, 1997.
  4. Web site: John Batdorf on the Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, More. No Depression. October 14, 2017. Gary Stoller.
  5. Book: McGee, David. 2005. Steve Earle: Fearless Heart, Outlaw Poet. Backbeat Books . 9780879308421. October 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Singer-Guitarist Steve Earle to Play His Debut Album, 'Guitar Town,' In Its Entirety. Cleveland Scene. October 13, 2017. Jeff Niesel. October 27, 2016.
  7. Web site: Guitar Town 30th Anniversary: Hillbilly Highway. Vintage Guitar. October 14, 2017. Rich Kienzle. May 1, 2017.
  8. News: Dead Reckoning Artists. Washington Post. October 14, 2017. Geoffrey Himes. August 7, 1995.
  9. Web site: Harry Stinson. Dead Reckoners. October 14, 2017.
  10. Book: Kingsbury, Paul. Feb 1, 2012. The Encyclopedia of Country Music. Oxford University Press . 9780199920839. October 14, 2017.
  11. News: Tunis. Walter. Country guitarist Kenny Vaughan steps out on his own. Lexington Herald Reader. 21 June 2012. 27 April 2017.
  12. Web site: Marty Stuart Fan Page: The Band. 17 December 2017. Sherry.
  13. Web site: Marty Stuart - The party may come to an end, but the road goes on forever. No Depression. October 13, 2017. Jon Weisberger. August 31, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20170930164100/http://nodepression.com/article/marty-stuart-party-may-come-end-road-goes-forever. September 30, 2017. dead.
  14. Web site: Marty Stuart Busy with New Album, Tour, and More. American Blues Scene. October 14, 2017. Barry Kerzner. April 19, 2017.
  15. Web site: Marty Stuart's Wild West. American Songwriter. October 14, 2017. Hal Horowitz. May 3, 2017.
  16. Web site: Picks and Pans Review: Rose of My Heart. People. October 14, 2017. staff. June 2, 1986.
  17. Book: Childs, T. Mike. November 6, 2004. The Rocklopedia Fakebandica. Macmillan. 9780312329440 . registration. October 14, 2017.
  18. Web site: TNN's 'American Music Shop' Brings Top Performers Together. Chicago Tribune. October 14, 2017. Wayne Bledsoe. July 3, 1993.
  19. Web site: Album Review: Ricky Skaggs – 'Kentucky Thunder'. My Kind of Country. October 14, 2017. October 19, 2012.
  20. Web site: The Story Behind "Wild Angels" by Martina McBride. WSLC 94.9 FM. October 14, 2017. Robynn Jaymes. May 7, 2014.
  21. Songwriter Spotlight: Matraca Berg. Rolling Stone. October 14, 2017. Stephen L. Betts. December 2, 2014.
  22. Book: Dickerson, James. June 23, 2001. Faith Hill: Piece of My Heart. Macmillan. 9780312281953 . registration. October 14, 2017.
  23. Web site: Silver: Silver. Bargain Bin Babylon. October 14, 2017. Rob Caldwell. January 8, 2017.
  24. Web site: Country guitarist Kenny Vaughan steps out on his own. Lexington Herald Leader. October 14, 2017. Walter Tunis. June 21, 2012.

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