The Nighthawks
are an American blues and roots music band, based in Washington, D.C. The Nighthawks currently comprise Mark Wenner (harmonica), Paul Bell (lead guitar), Johnny Castle (bass guitar), and Pete Ragusa (drums).
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History
Formed in 1972, the Nighthawks underwent several personnel changes before stabilizing the lineup of Mark Wenner (harmonica),
Jimmy Thackery (lead guitar), Jan Zukowski (bass guitar), and Pete Ragusa (drums).
[1] Their 1979
album,
Full House,
issued on
Adelphi Records, had guest appearances from
Muddy Waters'
sidemen,
Pinetop Perkins and
Bob Margolin.
Keyboard player Greg Wetzel joined the band in 1983, was a full-time member until 1987, and has continued to play at special performances as an "alumni" of the band. The membership of the band remained stable until 1986. At that time, tired of the band's extensive touring schedule, Thackery departed to head his own groups, most recently the Drivers, and
record for
Blind Pig Records.
Following his departure, several players temporarily filled the lead guitar spot. These included Danny Morris and Pete Kanaras,
Warren Haynes, and Jimmy Nalls.
Kanaras and Zukowski departed the band in 2004. They were replaced by Paul Bell (lead guitar) and Johnny Castle (bass guitar).
Discography
The Nighthawks
- Rock ānā Roll
- Released 1974, 1983, and 1992
- Open All Nite
- 1976 and 1995
- The Nighthawks Live
- 1976 and 1995
- Side Pocket Shot
- 1977 and 1997
- Jacks & Kings
- 1978
- Full House - Jacks & Kings Vol I & II
- 1978
- The Nighthawks
- 1980 (Mercury Records - vinyl only)
- Hot Spot
- 1986
- Hard Living
- 1986 and 1991
- Backtrack - Live
- 1986
- Live in Europe
- 1987 and 1992
- Best of The Blues
- 1988
- Best of The Rock
- 1988
- Best of The Nighthawks
- 1990
- Trouble
- 1991
- Ten Years Live
- 1992
- Rock This House
- 1993
- Pain & Paradise
- 1996 and 2002
- Times Four
- 1997
- Still Wild
- 1999
- Live Tonite!
- 2002
- Live at the State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin
(2004)
- Blue Moon in Your Eye (Live at the Barns at Wolf Trap)
(2006)
- American Landscape
- 2009
Other releases featuring the Nighthawks
- Hot Tracks
- John Hammond and The Nighthawks
- Toru Oki and The Nighthawks
- 1984
Mark Wenner solo albums
- Fugitive
- w/Switchblade
- Nothin' But
- Mama Tried
- Runs Good Needs Paint
See also
References
- The Blues - From Robert Johnson (musician)