Toronzo Cannon
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Toronzo Cannon
Toronzo Cannon, hailing from Chicago IL, likes to do things The Chicago Way. He's an Alligator recording artist, bluesman extraordinaire, southpaw, and a cool cat! Mojo Magazine said Toronzo "rises to the front rank of Chicago bluesmen" and The Chicago Sun-Times said "The Bridgeport resident (and CTA bus driver) (is) one of Chicago’s new greats". Dig it as Greg and Toronzo get into the Gristle! 1:58 - Who here is a huge Jimi Hendrix fan? And what drew Toronzo to wanting to music and playing guitar 8:49 - Toronzo’s path to forming a band, the road back to Hendrix, and unlocking the guitar 16:58 - Toronzo’s new record, signing with Alligator Records, and touring plans 21:45 - Famous Chicago blues clubs, and building a reputation as an artist 31:50 - What is Chicago blues, and the importance of writing music from the heart 40:21 - Working with a producer, and opening up your preferences to all sorts of music 49:19 - Following the influence of your favorite players Total Length: 68:38 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Toronzo Cannon, hailing from Chicago IL, likes to do things The Chicago Way. He's an Alligator recording artist, bluesman extraordinaire, southpaw, and a cool cat! Mojo Magazine said Toronzo "rises to the front rank of Chicago bluesmen" and The Chicago Sun-Times said "The Bridgeport resident (and CTA bus driver) (is) one of Chicago’s new greats". Dig it as Greg and Toronzo get into the Gristle! 1:58 - Who here is a huge Jimi Hendrix fan? And what drew Toronzo to wanting to music and pl...
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- 1:58 Who here is a huge Jimi Hendrix fan? And what drew Toronzo to wanting to music and playing guitar
- 8:49 Toronzo’s path to forming a band, the road back to Hendrix, and unlocking the guitar
- 16:58 Toronzo’s new record, signing with Alligator Records, and touring plans
- 21:45 Famous Chicago blues clubs, and building a reputation as an artist
- 31:50 What is Chicago blues, and the importance of writing music from the heart
- 40:21 Working with a producer, and opening up your preferences to all sorts of music
- 49:19 Following the influence of your favorite players
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