Eric Gales: Crown (CD)(Released: 2022)

  Today, with the release of his new album’s title track featuring Joe Bonamassa, blues legend and guitarist Eric Gales takes his rightful place at the head of the blues-rock table as he announces ‘Crown,’ his career-defining new album, out January 28th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group. Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, ‘Crown’ finds Eric opening up like never before, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of sobriety and unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism. Five years sober, creatively rejuvenated, and sagely insightful, the songs on ‘Crown’ are delivered with clarity and feature Eric's personal experiences and hope for positive change. This is Eric at his most boldly vulnerable, uncompromisingly political, and unflinchingly confident. The first single off the album, the slinky “I Want My Crown,’ opens with a fanfare of elegant lead guitar virtuosity before slipping into a funky groove. Here, with playful bravad