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Published: 2012/02/03

Former Col. Bruce Hampton Guitarist Joins Lingo

Col Bruce Hampton’s bands have featured quite a few all-star guitarists over the years, from Derek Trucks to Jimmy Herring and Bobby Lee Rodgers. The latest former Hampton guitarist to move onto a new band is Nick Johnson. The guitarist has officially joined the Atlanta, GA band Lingo. In addition to his role as lead guitarist in Col. Bruce Hampton’s band over the past year, Johnson has also performed in The Last Waltz Ensemble and the Yonrico Scott Band. Lingo has also added new drummer Greg Perry to its lineup. Perry toured with Captain Soularcat and The Soundmen. The musicians join remaining members Alex Tramble, Justin Tramble and Tony Giordano. The reconfigured lineup will take the stage at Atlanta, GA’s Peachtree Tavern on March 16.

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Rick t February 3, 2012, 17:59:23

From a dads view. You might think that i’m partial to Lingo
Hell no. Great music is Great music.
If you get the chance to see them live. You’ll know what I mean LIngo LIVES

ah heck February 4, 2012, 08:05:32

nice! can’t wait to get lingo back to south florida!

S.Breadpin February 11, 2012, 20:30:15

This is great news! Lingo makes amazing music, and is an up and coming band that everybody should pay attention to. The new additions to the band will make the music even better. Nick and Greg are both amazing musicians. Glad to see Lingo back up again.

Devastatin' Dave February 12, 2012, 17:49:43

great news, great news! So excited to see the fellas back in action with a couple of fresh faces.

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