Joanne Shaw Taylor is a celebrated English blues rock singer and guitarist, renowned for her electrifying guitar riffs and soulful vocals. With a career spanning over a decade, she has released multiple chart-topping albums and collaborated with music legends, solidifying her status as a pivotal force in the blues-rock genre.
Joanne Shaw Taylor is an acclaimed English blues rock singer and guitarist born in 1985 in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England. Discovered at the age of 16 by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, she joined his supergroup D.U.P. for a European tour in 2002. Known for her fiery strings and soulful voice, Taylor has become a central figure in the world of blues-rock.
Joanne began her musical journey in her early teens, heavily inspired by blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, and Jimi Hendrix. By the age of 14, she was already touring the UK with her own band, performing at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott's and the Marquee.
Her debut album, "White Sugar," released in 2009 on Ruf Records, along with her 2010 follow-up "Diamonds in the Dirt," both peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart in the US. Taylor's impressive discography includes nine studio albums, two live albums, and two EPs:
"The Blues Album" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, solidifying her influence in the blues music scene.
Throughout her career, Taylor has garnered several awards, including Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards in 2010 and 2011, as well as Songwriter of the Year in 2011. She has worked alongside industry giants such as Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder, and Annie Lennox, and collaborated with illustrious producers like Kevin Shirley and Josh Smith.
Taylor's guitar playing is known for its intense riffs and powerful solos, matched by her smoky, expressive vocals. Her music expertly blends blues, rock, and soul, with more recent albums incorporating contemporary soul-pop while preserving her blues roots.
In recent years, she made her TV debut on Public Television (PBS) and released her first live DVD. Her latest album, "Heavy Soul," produced by Kevin Shirley, includes collaborations with renowned musicians such as Anton Fig and Rob McNelley. Joanne Shaw Taylor continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her dynamic live performances and remains a pivotal force in British blues-rock music.
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