Seasick Steve’s musical journey began as a boy in the 1950s, hearing his fathers 78’s of artists like The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, The Nat King Cole Trio, Jelly Roll Morton, and the great Louis Armstrong. From the early days of Country, there was Hank Williams, Left Frezzell, and Patsy Cline, and later on came the sounds of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and early 60’s Doo Wop and Motown. However, Steve’s real revelation and deep connection to the Blues came in the mid ’60’s when he saw live performances from legends including Son House, Mississippi Fred McDowell, the Reverend Gary Davis, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf and Lightnin’ Hopkins, forever changing his life. Later the same decade, Steve saw Otis Redding, James Brown, Bo Diddly, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, The Doors, Janis Joplin , Sly and The Family Stone and so many of the great 60’s bands. All of these deep influences have led him musically to where he is today.