Friendlytown [CD]

Not many people start new bands in their 80s, but legendary guitarist, producer and songwriter Steve Cropper is not one to let things get him down easily. The triple-talented musician was recently nominated for his first solo Grammy, for the debut of his crunchy and melodic rock'n'soul quintet, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour.

Cropper has wasted no time in following up this success with his second album, Friendlytown. Always moving forward and never repeating himself, Cropper has enlisted Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top as a guest musician for the album. Also guesting on Friendlytown are Queen guitarist extraordinaire Brian May and country rock singer/guitarist Tim Montana, who has combined a successful solo career with high profile collaborations with Gibbons and Kid Rock.