John L. Watson (singer) explained

John L. Watson
Birth Date:May 19, 1941
Death Date:2014
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Soul, R&B, pop
Occupation:Musician

John L. Watson was an American singer who fronted English rock band The Web in the 1960s. He would later record solo in the 1970s and 1980s.

History

Around 1963, Watson was a member of The Hummelflugs which later became John L. Watson & The Hummelflugs.[1] Later on he formed the progressive rock group The Web.[1] In their earlier days they were a soul outfit.[2] He left The Web after recording two albums with them, Fully Interlocking 1968 and Theraposa Blondi 1970.[3] He was replaced by Dave Lawson.[4]

He also recorded as a solo artist in the 1970s with the album White Hot Blue Black. Also backed by the group White Mouse, he recorded Let's Straighten It Out in 1975.[5]

In the late 1990s, Watson fronted The Odyssey Blues Band.[6] As of 2007, Watson was living in Bristol.[1]

Watson died early in 2014.[7]

Discography

Singles

7"

12"

Albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009
  2. Web site: the Web ~ 1969 ~ Theraphosa Blondi - Oldish Psych and Prog. Oldishpsychprog.ucoz.com.
  3. Web site: THE WEB. Progarchives.com.
  4. Web site: LP Reviews W. Vintageprog.com.
  5. Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out, Notes
  6. Web site: Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009. September 24, 2015. Web.archive.org.
  7. http://john.watson.muchloved.com/
  8. Discogs John L. Watson – Lonely For Your Love
  9. Discogs John L. Watson – Don't Blame It On Love / What We Need Is Truth
  10. Discogs John L. Watson – White Hot Blue Black
  11. Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out

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