The Fighter Simon McBride

• 1 Don't Dare 04:15
• 2 Show Me How to Love 04:21
• 3 Kingdoms 03:35
• 4 The Fighter 04:20
• 5 High Stakes 03:39
• 6 Let Me Go 03:48
• 7 100 Days 03:19
• 8 King of the Hill 03:52
• 9 Just Takes Time 03:09
• 10 Trouble 03:15
• 11 Back to You 03:55
• 12 The Stealer 04:25
• Total Runtime 45:53

Info for The Fighter

McBride proves to be a true master of hooklines, from the vocals to the riffs, everything is absolutely catchy and invites you to sing along. Songs like "Show Me How To Love", the straight rock smash "Kingdoms" and the new, energetic single "High Stakes" prove exactly that: McBride's music is about the songs, about the soul.

Whenever the guitar maestro launches into a solo on his six-string, it is stirring and impressive, but at the same time never a mere means to an end in itself. It is the work of a musician who not only masters his instrument perfectly, but also knows how to write songs with substance ... and how to sing them! McBride's raspy, versatile voice is that of a storyteller. One who has seen a lot... and therefore didn't call the album "The Fighter" for nothing.

It is an autobiographical journey, stories of a life on the road, of dreams, possibilities and struggles. "We can do it, but it just takes time", he sings in "Just Takes Time", one of the highlights of this album.

"The Fighter" is a fantastic, impressive and multi-layered album. It is indebted to the blues and rock tradition, but never anachronistic, always modern and innovative.

Simon McBride, guitar, vocals
Jo Webb, guitar (on track 7), backing vocals
Shannon Forest, keyboards
Dave Marks, keyboards, bass, percussions, backing vocals
Jon Finnigan, drums
Emily Holligan, backing vocals
Mitchel Emma, backing vocals
Iain Hornal, backing vocals

Simon McBride
is a talented musician who has had the honor of touring with legendary rock band Deep Purple. As a guitarist and singer-songwriter, Simon's unique style and impressive skills have earned him recognition and respect in the music industry. His collaboration with Deep Purple is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft. Simon continues to create and perform music that is both soulful and powerful, leaving audiences in awe of his abilities.

He is a long-time endorser of PRS Guitars and a personal pick of Paul Reed Smith.

Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now fully-fledged blues-rock virtuoso, Irishman McBride Is at the start of what many industry pundits are predicting will be a glittering career. He has toured with Joe Satriani and opened in the UK and Ireland for Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, and US slide maestro and Grammy nominee Derek Trucks.

A few months after his sixteenth birthday Simon was recruited by the Belfast-based pioneering metal band Sweet Savage, who reformed in 1994 without their founding guitarist, Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard), whom Simon replaced. Simon toured with the band and recorded two albums, Killing Time 1996 and Rune 1998. ​

Then, after six years touring with fellow Irishman Andrew Strong, who made his name in the 1991 cult film The Commitments, Simon came off the road to pursue the idea of a solo career.

His debut album on Ear Music is set to release in 2020. ​

This album contains no booklet.