7 Walkers
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7 Walkers
This article is about the band . For the album, see 7 Walkers (album).
| 7 Walkers | |
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| Origin | USA |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Associated acts | Grateful Dead, Rhythm Devils, BK3, Tea Leaf Green, The Meters, Willie Nelson |
| Website | / http://www.billkreutzmann.net/ billkreutzmann.net/ |
| Members | |
| Bill Kreutzmann Papa Mali Matt Hubbard George Porter Jr. |
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| Past members | |
| Reed Mathis | |
7 Walkers are an American rock band featuring former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and guitarist Papa Mali[1]
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History
The band formed in 2009 out of informal collaborations between Bill Kreutzmann and Papa Mali. Kreutzmann had been featured as a special guest at several of Mali's concerts since 2008 and the two decided to form an official band together and begin touring. They added multi-instrumentalist Matt Hubbard, best known for his work with Willie Nelson, and Reed Mathis, of Tea Leaf Green to the band to round out the lineup.[2]
Their name might be an adaptation of the lyrics of the Grateful Dead song "The Eleven", "Six proud walkers on the jingle bell rainbow." They have also written and perform a song called "7 Walkers."
The band commenced a tour in late 2009 and another on in the spring of 2010. Due to touring commitments with Tea Leaf Green, Reed Mathis was replaced by George Porter Jr., of The Meters in spring 2010.[3] They released their debut album, 7 Walkers, on November 2, 2010.[4] It features new songs written by Robert Hunter. Reed Mathis and George Porter Jr. played bass on the album.[2]
On at least one occasion in 2010, New Bohemians bassist Brad Houser filled in for George Porter Jr.[5]
Members
| (2009–2010) |
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| (2010–present) |
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Discography
- 7 Walkers (2010)
References
- ^ "Bill Kreutzmann Adds Dates with 7 Walkers", Jambands.com, March 16, 2010
- ^ a b "7 Walkers, Featuring Bill Kreutzmann And Papa Mali, Announce Spring Tour Dates And New Studio Album", dead.net, March 17, 2010
- ^ "New Project Featuring Fresh Robert Hunter Lyrics Hits the Road", JamBase, March 17, 2010
- ^ 7 Walkers at Allmusic
- ^ Schwartz, Greg M. (May 17, 2010) 7 Walkers concert review: Driftwood, Texas, April 17, 2010 at PopMatters
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