Tinsley Ellis (1957, Atlanta, Georgia) is an American blues musician who spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B. B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band, The Heartfixers, with the singer and harmonica player, Chicago Bob Nelson. [1] The group recorded three albums for the small Landslide record label, one with the singer, Nappy Brown before breaking up in 1988. Ellis graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history. Following on from the Heartfixers Ellis formed a new band and signed a recording contract with Alligator Records. His peers include Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, and the Allman Brothers. His song "Hell or High Water" was given away as a 'discovery download' on iTunes.

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Discography

• 1988 - Georgia Blue
• 1989 - Fanning the Flames
• 1991 - Cool on It
• 1992 - Trouble Time
• 1994 - Storm Warning
• 1997 - Fire it Up
• 2000 - Kingpin
• 2002 - Hell or High Water
• 2004 - The Hard Way
• 2005 - Live! Highwayman
• 2007 - Moment of Truth
• 2009 - Speak No Evil

Compilations

• 1996 - A Celebration of Blues: The New Breed

References

1. The Blues - From Robert Johnson (musician)