Bex Marshall is the absolute epitome of what many think of as the typical Blueswoman, all pout, Jack Daniels and makeup. She is also a fantastic singer and guitarist with a long history of taking her Blues around the world, often popping up in Brazil, Cyprus, all across the USA.
This is the first single off her new album, ‘Fortuna’, to be released in March. Her first album in 10 years The song is all about that feeling of being up all night, drinking and talking and arguing, maybe loving, and the sense of exhaustion that comes when you ‘hit the wall’. It tells a story about an argument with a lover swinging between regret and anger. Her vocal is gritty, full of a kind of louche passion and her guitar lays down a soft and melodic Blues, rising to a beautiful solo that somehow signals defeat. “I have been influenced by multiple artists,” says Bex. “For me it never stops. Songwriters, vocalists, and guitarists – you name it!
“I grew up listening to Tina Turner. Vocally, she was my heroine. Her tone, soul, and vocal range was so versatile. Other influences include Eric Clapton’s cool guitar style, John Lee Hooker’s back porch flavour, Freddie King’s sting, Hose Feliciano’s flair, Janis Joplin’s ragtime, and Elton John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting. I was lucky as my uncle had a stunning vinyl collection, and I was able to absorb all these relevant box ticking blues rock greats.” Bex holds a songwriting retreat twice a year in Cyprus and believes that “bad songwriting is affecting the quality of our suffering.”
There are few British Blues players with Bex Marshall’s class and stature and this reinforces her standing.
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