John L. Watson (singer)

"Mississippi" John L. Watson was an American singer who fronted English rock band The Web in the 1960s. He would later record solo in the 1970s and 80s.

John L. Watson
BornMay 19, 1941
Died2014
GenresSoul, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Associated actsThe Web (with John L. Watson), John L Watson & The Hummelfugs, The Odyssey Blues Band

History

Around 1963, Watson was a member of The Hummelflugs which later became John L. Watson & The Hummelflugs.[1] Later on he formed the progressive rock group The Web.[2] In their earlier days they were a soul outfit.[3] He left The Web after recording two albums with them, Fully Interlocking 1968 and Theraposa Blondi 1970.[4] He was replaced by Dave Lawson.[5]

He also recorded as a solo artist in the 1970s with the album White Hot Blue Black. Also backed by the group White Mouse, he recorded Let's Straighten It Out in 1975.[6]

In the late 1990s Watson would go on to front The Odyssey Blues Band.[7]

As of 2007 Watson was living in Bristol.[8]

Watson died early in 2014.[9]

Discography

7"
  • "A Mother's Love" / "Might As Well Be Gone" – Deram 285 – 1970
  • "Lonely For Your Love" /"Into My Life You Came" – EMI 2061 – 1973[10]
  • "You're The Song" / "Let's Straighten It Out" – Spark SRL 1137 – 1975 (John L Watson & White Mouse)

12"
  • "Don't Blame It on Love" / "What We Need Is Truth" – Satril ST 9153 – 1985[11]

LP
  • White Hot Blue Black – Deram SML-R 1061 – 1970[12]
  • Let's Straighten It Out – Spark SRLP 119 – 1975[13]

References
  1. Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Oldish Psych and Prog the Web ~ 1969 ~ Theraphosa Blondi
  4. http://www.progarchives.com The Web Jazz Rock/Fusion • United Kingdom
  5. Vintageprog.com -W-
  6. Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out, Notes
  7. http://www.swindonmusicscene.co.uk Archived January 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  8. Swindon Music Scene Email From Duncan McCracken, July 2009 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  9. Memorial page
  10. Discogs John L. Watson – Lonely For Your Love
  11. Discogs John L. Watson – Don't Blame It On Love / What We Need Is Truth
  12. Discogs John L. Watson – White Hot Blue Black
  13. Discogs John L. Watson – Let's Straighten It Out
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