John Smith

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Bio

John Smith est un auteur-compositeur-interprète originaire de Devon en Angleterre. Son style a été comparé à celui de Nick Drake, de John Martyn et de Ray Lamontagne.

Il compte à son actif de nombreuses tournées en solo ainsi qu'en première partie d'autres interprètes tels Iron and Wine, John Martyn, David Gray, Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron et Lisa Hannigan (sur l'album de qui il a également joué)

En 2011, il a figuré sur un disque d'hommage à John Martyn parmi des titres de Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins et Beth Orton.

Son jeu de guitare a inspiré de nombreux musiciens dont James Newton Chadwick et Ben Howard.

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Aussi en English

John Smith is an English folk guitarist and singer from Devon.

He has toured Britain, Europe and America extensively, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, David Gray, Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan (whose records he also plays on). Smith remained unsigned to any record label for several years, but released several self-funded albums. Recent releases have been distributed by Thirty Tigers.

After the death of John Martyn, he appeared on a tribute album to Martyn alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins and Beth Orton.

His unique guitar style has influenced many artists including James Newton Chadwick and Ben Howard.

In particular Smith uses a variety of open tunings and percussive techniques (especially on the song "Winter").

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