Hermon Hitson was born in 1943 in Philadelphia,but spent most of his life in florida & georgia where he has lived since the early 1960,s. He is a well known singer/guitarist to soul/blues fans. He has played with Garnet Mimms, Joe Tex, Bobby Womack, and Wilson Pickett plus countless other stars. Hitson has also been at the center of the controversy over the disputed Hendrix "Free Spirit" track. he claimed he palyed on it and not hendrix. Hitson grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He formed the Sterophonics in 1959 which was his first band. at that time he only knew a few guitar chords but got the chance to play to the audience because his guitar player never turned up. Seeing a positive reaction from the audience he purchased a guitar the next day. After the Stereophonics finished he formed another band called The Rockin' Tonics. The first record he cut "Been So Long" / "Georgia Grind" on Royal Records was plugged by DJs and Hitson did quite well with it. His song "Love Slipped Thru My Fingers" is a popular Northern Soul track that was never issued.Versions by sam willians & the ohio players & towanda barnes were equally dance floor favourites. In the late 1980s, Hitson, Freddie Terrell, and Raymond Smith formed Family Records Inc. The first artists they signed were Harrison Jones and The Voices of Harmony.Among the musicians that have either backed or played with Hitson are the Mississippi based guitarist J.D. Mark, the Lonely Lonely Knights. The Knights had also backed Filmore Slim, Chick Willis, and Ralph "Soul" Jackson. worth checking out. Never releasing an album only several singles this is a welcome collection of his material and all those great northern goodies! Some of you may have missed this,a REPOST from the old blog.
AMM
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23 comments:
Another great review, thank you
Thanks AMM. A refresher course on the heart isn't too much here.
Magnificent compilation of an underestimated singer which has the merit of being almost complete.
Yves
Thanks AMM, have taken it will check later if i already have or not
Reb
Looks like a rare one, thank you AMM!
Very much appreciated AMM, thanks for the review!!
Oh yes right up my street, a great compilation of an artist that should be better known, thanks for reviewing this fantastic CD
It sounds good and it is rare for me. Thanks for making us aware of such great talent. Thanks AMM
Thanks for the review AMM
Time to get acquainted with this gentleman. Thanks, AMM!
Many thanks for this great comp.
I don't know, and therefore out of curiosity, I'm interested (you must have guessed).
Pierre
Great review thanks
Awesome Tracklist AMM Thank you
me also posses this another Johnny Brantleys stuff loved much thanks AMM
Another great album AMM Thanks
Great review of a rare release . . .
I have nothing by this artist and am looking forward to listen to him. Thanks for review, P.
As Denise LaSalle said Good Goodie Good'un!
brillaint mate - thank you for the fab review
Great review not hear a lot of Herman's tunes so looking forward to this one
Thanks AMM
Cheers Pedro
other new singer for me
Must have missed this the first time round MM. thanks for reposting.
cheers, ELtel
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