Delbert McClinton

Delbert McClinton
Born (1940-11-04) November 4, 1940 (age 84)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
OriginFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
GenresAmericana, blues rock,[1] electric blues,[1] roots rock, country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica
Years active1962–present
LabelsLeCam, Soft, Bobill, Brownfield, Smash, Clean, Paramount, ABC, Mercury, Capitol, MCA, Alligator, Curb, Intermedia, Polygram, Rising Tide, New West, Direct Source
Websitedelbert.com

Delbert McClinton (born November 4, 1940)[2] is an American blues rock and electric blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist.[1]

From his first professional stage appearance in 1957 to his most recent national tour in 2018, he has recorded albums for several major record labels and singles which have reached the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, Mainstream Rock Tracks, and Hot Country Songs charts. His highest-charting single was "Tell Me About It", a 1992 duet with Tanya Tucker, which reached number 4 on the Country chart. Four of his albums have been number 1 on the Blues chart, and another reached number 2. His highest charting pop hit was 1980's "Giving It Up for Your Love", which peaked at number 8 on the Hot 100.

McClinton has earned four Grammy Awards; 1992 Rock Performance by a Duo with Bonnie Raitt for "Good Man, Good Woman"; 2002 Contemporary Blues Album for Nothing Personal; 2006 Best Contemporary Blues Album for Cost of Living, and 2020 Best Traditional Blues Album for Tall, Dark, & Handsome. He has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards as of 2020.[3]

He was inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame[4] in March 2011, along with Lee Roy Parnell, Bruce Channel, Gary Nicholson, and Cindy Walker. In 2019, Delbert McClinton was honored by the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas with the fifth star in their Walk of Fame. (Others are actors Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, and musical artists Jerry Jeff Walker and Lyle Lovett).[5]

  1. ^ a b c Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia do of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  2. ^ Huey, Steve. "Delbert McClinton: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "Search Results for Delbert Mcclinton". Grammy.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Texas Heritage Songwriters Association". Texasheritagesongwriters.com. April 28, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  5. ^ Blackstock, Peter. "It's a Delbert McClinton Weekend: Venue, charity will honor Texas musician in early 2019". Austin360.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.