Rick Holmstrom

Rick Holmstrom
Born (1965-05-30) May 30, 1965 (age 59)
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
GenresElectric blues, West Coast blues, rhythm and blues[1]
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1985–present
LabelsBlack Top, Tone-Cool, M.C.
Websiterickholmstrom.com

Rick Holmstrom (born May 30, 1965) is an American electric blues and rhythm and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] Holmstrom has previously worked with William Clarke, Johnny Dyer, and Rod Piazza. He is currently the bandleader for Mavis Staples.[2] In addition, Holmstrom has played and recorded with Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Booker T. Jones, Jody Williams, and R. L. Burnside.[3]

One critic observed of Holmstrom, "he delivers music with technical savvy and traditional stylings, without sacrificing originality and pure adventure".[4]

  1. ^ a b Char Ham (1965-05-30). "Rick Holmstrom | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  2. ^ Greg Rapaport. "Rick Holmstrom's "Cruel Sunrise" Set for Worldwide Release August 28 | Guitar Instrumental Music". Instrumentalguitar.info. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Holm was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Gonna Get Wild – Rick Holmstrom – Songs, Reviews, Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 August 2018.