Paul Lamb & The King Snakes
Europe's premier blues harmonica player, fronting one of Britain's longest-running electric blues bands since 1990.
Musical Influence
Paul Lamb stands as one of the last direct links between Sonny Terry's generation of acoustic blues harmonica and the modern British electric blues scene — a player who learned from the source and then spent four decades carrying it forward through relentless touring (Source: hohner.de). His induction into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame, alongside Peter Green and John Mayall, reflects a career judged less on a single hit and more on unbroken decades of playing (Source: Wikipedia). The band's ability to stay together in a recognisable form for over three decades, now including his own son on lead guitar, has made Paul Lamb & The King Snakes one of the reference points for what a working British blues band looks like.
Family and personal life
Formative experiences
- •1955: Paul Lamb born in Blyth, Northumberland (Source: Wikipedia).
- •c. 1970: Started playing the North East England club circuit aged 15.
- •c. 1975: Represented the UK at the World Harmonica Championships; met and studied under Sonny Terry.
- •c. 1980: Switched to amplified harmonica; formed the Blues Burglars with Johnny Whitehill.
- •1986: The Blues Burglars recorded for the Red Lightnin' label (Source: allaboutbluesmusic.com).
- •c. 1990: Paul Lamb & The King Snakes formed, debut album on Ace Records.
- •1990-1992: Voted UK Blues Band of the Year three years running (Source: Wikipedia).
- •1994: "Harmonica Man" (as Bravado) reached the UK Singles Chart.
- •2013: Paul Lamb voted British Blues Harmonica Player of the Year.
- •2017: Live album "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" released.
- •July 2026: Scheduled appearance at Kjøpsvik Blues Festival, Norway (Source: Kjøpsvik Bluesklubb).
Instruments & Equipment
Collaborators
Lamb's mentor; studied directly under him after meeting in the 1970s.
Early stage time alongside Guy in the 1970s.
Early stage time alongside Wells in the 1970s.
Early stage time alongside McGhee in the 1970s.
Documented collaboration outside the King Snakes.
Documented collaboration outside the King Snakes.
Documented collaboration outside the King Snakes.
Watch & Listen
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes – Harmonica Man - The Paul Lamb Anthology 1986-2002 (Disc One)
Impakktt
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes - Ya Ya
Paul Lamb & King Snakes - Live At Royal Albert Hall (Full album)
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes live in concert (Linz, Arbeiterkammer 2015)
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes - Mr. Lamb's Groove Walk
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes - Baby Please Don't Go
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes (UK), Haus Windheim No 2, 28.01.2018
![Paul Lamb and the King Snakes [Blues] LIVESTREAM](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wHlh13O0ct4/hqdefault.jpg)
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes [Blues] LIVESTREAM
Watch & Listen
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Blues Burglars: Breaking In | — | — | — | — | — | — | Red Lightnin'' (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1990 | Paul Lamb & the King Snakes | — | — | — | — | — | — | Blue Horizon (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1992 | Shifting into Gear | — | — | — | — | — | — | Tight & Juicy / Indigo Delux (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1995 | Fine Condition | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Recordings (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1996 | She's a Killer | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Delux (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1998 | John Henry Jumps In | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Delux (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 1999 | The Blue Album | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Delux (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2000 | Take Your Time and Get It Right | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Delux (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2002 | Live at the 100 Club | — | — | — | — | — | — | Indigo Recordings (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2005 | I'm on a Roll | — | — | — | — | — | — | United Producers Records / SPV Blue Label (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2007 | Snakes & Ladders | — | — | — | — | — | — | SPV Blue Label (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2010 | Mind Games | — | — | — | — | — | — | Secret Records (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2012 | The Games People Play | — | — | — | — | — | — | Secret Records (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2014 | Hole in the Wall | — | — | — | — | — | — | Secret Records (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2016 | After Hours: The Country Blues Sessions | — | — | — | — | — | — | Big Shed Music Co. (Source: Wikipedia). | |
| 2017 | Live at the Royal Albert Hall | — | — | — | — | — | — | Big Shed Music Co. (Source: Wikipedia). |
Famous songs
Awards & Recognition
External links
Booking / Contact
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