The Curse of K.K Hammond

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The Curse of K.K Hammond
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Occupation
OrganizationThe Curse of K.K. Hammond
Musical career
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Background information
GenresBlues
InstrumentsGuitar
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The Curse of K.K Hammond is a British slide guitarist and singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of Delta Blues, roots music, and Southern Gothic horror into her music. Hammond's unique sound has garnered critical acclaim worldwide, as well as airplay on a variety of blues radio shows internationally.[1][2] Her music has been described as a fusion of the vibe of the swamp with a sprinkle of Southern gothic horror, resulting in a new twist on traditionally-inspired roots music that appeals to a modern audience as well as classic blues fans.[3][4]

Hammond's debut album, "Death Roll Blues," is set for release on March 31, 2023, and her single "The Ballad of Lampshade Ed" has already reached number one on the UK iTunes Blues chart. In addition to her passion for resonator guitars, Hammond is a self-professed hermit who lives in isolation on a farm in the English countryside, drawing inspiration from the wilderness surrounding her home for her songwriting.[5][6]

Early life

Hammond was born and raised in London, England. She spent her early years in London, where she developed an interest in blues, roots, folk and metal music. She became obsessed with slide guitar playing and started experimenting with open tunings.[7]

Hammond always longed for a more remote way of life and eventually moved to a remote farm surrounded by woodland, where she could focus on her music and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Her dream is to live even further off the beaten track, perhaps in a cabin deep in the Southern swamps.[8]

Hammond's career as a musician began with her slide guitar performances on social media.

Biography

Hammond is a singer-songwriter and slide guitarist who has combined the dark and gritty vibe of the swamp and old Appalachia to create her unique take on blues music. K.K. was influenced by the Delta Blues players of the 1930s and the roots music of Appalachia, as well as some of the metal music of her past. She has gained worldwide critical acclaim for her music, which has been featured on numerous blues radio shows, including the Cerys Matthews BBC Radio 2 Blues Show and the Gary Grainger Blues Show.[9]

K.K. is known for her passion for resonator guitars, and her collection of Mule Resophonics and National Resophonic guitars are her pride and joy. Her debut album, "Death Roll Blues," is set for release on March 31, 2023, and has already generated excitement with her single, "The Ballad of Lampshade Ed," reaching number one on the UK iTunes Blues chart.[10]

K.K. is also known for combining her love of horror with blues music, which she attributes to the dark subject matter and hard times that are often associated with the genre. Her music has been described as a blend of the Delta blues sound with a sprinkle of Southern Gothic horror, creating a new and untapped sound that appeals to both modern and classic blues fans.[11]

In addition to her music, K.K. is also a self-professed hermit who lives on a remote farm surrounded by woodland in the English countryside. She finds inspiration for her songwriting by exploring the wilderness around her home. K.K. also enjoys working on film as well as music, creating horror-themed music videos to accompany her dark and unsettling lyrics.

K.K. has gained recognition for her music from a variety of sources, including Metallica, who shared a video of her playing a slide guitar cover of "Nothing Else Matters" on their official TikTok page, describing it as "incredible." With her debut album release on the horizon, K.K. is sure to continue captivating audiences with her unique blend of traditional roots music and her personal take on the blues.

K.K.’s biggest success to date arose from the release of her debut album Death Roll Blues in March 2023. The vinyl and CD run sold out via pre-order prior to the album’s official release date. Upon its release, it hit the #1 spot in the UK iTunes Blues chart and subsequently bagged another #1 spot in the US iTunes Blues chart. It also exceeded expectations breaking into the #12 spot in the mainstream iTunes charts (across all genres) and a #18 spot in the UK iTunes mainstream chart. It was also the #3 best seller of all time for an iTunes Blues pre-sale.

Her album, Blues Albums debuted at #7 on Billboard Magazine Blues Album chart.[12]

Personal life

K.K. Hammond is known to be very private living somewhat of a Hermit's lifestyle in the backwoods.

In the media

  

References

  1. ↑ K.K, Hammond (15 December 2022). "K.K Hammond - The Revolutionary Saga Of The Twenty-first Century - Muzique Magazine". muziquemagazine. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  2. ↑ Loewen, Josh (20 January 2023). "The Curse of K.K. Hammond prepares for new album with the "Death Roll Blues" [Video]". EARMILK. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  3. ↑ K.K., Hammond (19 January 2023). "K.K. Hammond Feature Article – Skope Entertainment Inc". skopemag. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  4. ↑ Shukla, Ayush (24 December 2022). "Exclusive Interview with K.K Hammond, One Of The Best Songwriters In The Era". HypeFresh Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  5. ↑ The Curse, KK Hammond (19 January 2023). "The Curse Of KK Hammond Archives". Folking.com.
  6. ↑ The Curse, KK Hammond (19 January 2023). "The Curse Of KK Hammond". Music-News.com. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Stover, Michael (13 December 2022). "The Curse of KK Hammond - Death Roll Blues - Rock Era Magazine". Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  8. ↑ The Curse, KK Hammond (19 January 2023). "The Curse of KK Hammond". Americana UK. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  9. ↑ Howkins, Jane (21 December 2022). "Interview: The Curse of K.K. Hammond". York Calling. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  10. ↑ The Curse, KK Hammond (1 September 2022). "Interview With Horror Blues Artist K.K. Hammond". IndiePulse Music Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  11. ↑ The Curse, K.K. Hammond (19 January 2023). "The Curse Of K.K. Hammond - Slide Blues Guitarist, Singer Songwriter". thecurseofkkhammond.com. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  12. ↑ "Blues Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2023.

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